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Start with the person's care needs
Ask a qualified clinician to help assess the kind of care needed.
NIDA advises asking whether a program tailors care to a person's needs. PRIMARY — NIDA treatment questions.
Compare location after you understand the services a clinician recommends.
Compare the two paths
| Factor | Near home | In another state |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | Will this plan cover this program and service? | Will this plan cover care across state lines? |
| Travel | Can you get to the program and any appointments? | Who will plan and support the trip? |
| Family contact | What contact does the program allow? | How can family stay in touch from farther away? |
| Follow-up | Who can discuss the next step near home? | How will you plan care after returning home? |
| License | Which state office licenses this program? | Which state office licenses this program there? |
A table makes trade-offs visible without naming one location as best.
Check insurance before travel
Marketplace plans cover substance use treatment as an essential health benefit. Specific benefits depend on the state and plan. PRIMARY — HealthCare.gov coverage.
Some plan types limit out-of-network care or charge more for it. PRIMARY — HealthCare.gov plan types.
Call the plan with the program's name, address, and exact service.
- Ask whether the program is in network for this plan.
- Ask if the service needs approval before care starts.
- Ask what you may owe and request the answer in writing.
A program's answer does not replace a coverage check with the insurer.
Ask about Medicaid across state lines
CMS says the federal Medicaid rule lists specific cases for out-of-state services. PRIMARY — CMS out-of-state Medicaid guidance.
Examples include emergencies and services that are more readily available elsewhere. PRIMARY — CMS out-of-state Medicaid guidance.
The rule does not promise that every program or service will be covered.
Ask your state Medicaid office about the exact program, service, and approval steps before travel.
Plan travel and family contact
SAMHSA advises planning transportation to and from treatment before starting. PRIMARY — SAMHSA starting treatment.
Ask who can help with the trip, childcare, and tasks at home.
Ask the program what contact it allows with family and friends. PRIMARY — SAMHSA starting treatment.
A person can decide whom to include in these talks.
Plan follow-up near home
Ask who will explain the next step and when that talk will happen.
If treatment is far away, ask how to plan services after returning home.
NIDA recommends asking how a program changes care as a person's needs change. PRIMARY — NIDA treatment questions.
Check the license and current services
SAMHSA says FindTreatment.gov lists information on state-licensed providers. PRIMARY — SAMHSA treatment search.
Check the program's legal name, address, and license with that state's agency.
Ask the program to confirm its services and arrival details before you travel.
Search by state, then confirm
FindTreatment.gov lets people filter by state, county, distance, and service. PRIMARY — FindTreatment.gov help.
The help page notes that a broad location search can return results from other areas. PRIMARY — FindTreatment.gov help.
Set the state filter, check the address, then confirm services with the program.
Our live directory count
This table reads the published listing total from our own database when the page loads.
| Measure | Live count |
|---|---|
| Published facilities | 19,605 |
Source file: asb_facility_stats_public.
Source URL: the live aSoberBed stats endpoint. https://asoberbed.com/api/stats.
Live database query checked September 30, 2026 at 14:03 UTC.
Know when to get urgent help
Call 911 for immediate danger or a medical emergency. PRIMARY — SAMHSA crisis support.
Call or text 988 during a mental health or suicide crisis. PRIMARY — SAMHSA crisis support.
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