AMBETTER
Ambetter Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Albany, NY
Personalized Outpatient Treatment for Albany Residents
ABOUT AMBETTER IN NEW YORK
Understanding Ambetter from Fidelis Care
In New York, Ambetter is offered as Ambetter from Fidelis Care, a product of Fidelis Care, a Centene Corporation company that serves more than 2.4 million New Yorkers statewide. Ambetter from Fidelis Care plans are Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) sold through the NY State of Health marketplace and are available across 56 New York counties, including Albany County and the surrounding Capital Region.
Ambetter from Fidelis Care offers plans across five metal tiers, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Catastrophic, each with different premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs. While the structure of each tier varies, all Ambetter plans are required by the Affordable Care Act to cover essential health benefits, which include mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, Ambetter must cover behavioral health and substance use treatment at the same level as physical health services. That means the same access, the same standards, and the same protections you’d expect for any other medical condition.
OVERVIEW OF AMBETTER BENEFITS
What Ambetter Covers at Fusion Recovery
Coverage details vary by plan tier and your specific Ambetter from Fidelis Care policy, but most plans cover a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services at Fusion Recovery.
Treatment services typically covered
- Medical detox and supervised withdrawal management
- Outpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
- Partial hospitalization programs (PHP)
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including Sublocade and Suboxone
- Dual diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health conditions
- Aftercare planning and continued outpatient support
Coverage Details
Out-of-pocket costs, including copays, coinsurance, and your deductible, depend on your specific Ambetter plan and metal tier. Lower-tier plans (Bronze, Catastrophic) typically have lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs, while higher-tier plans (Gold, Platinum) have higher premiums but lower costs at the point of care. Our admissions team will verify your benefits and explain exactly what to expect before you start treatment.
Preauthorization Requirements
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HOW IT WORKS
How to Verify Your Ambetter Benefits
Verification is fast, free, and fully confidential. Here’s how it works:
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Share your details
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We verify your benefits
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We explain your options.
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You take the next step.
WHAT WE TREAT
Conditions We Treat at Fusion Recovery
Our Albany, NY treatment programs serve adults struggling with a wide range of substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, including:
- Alcohol use disorder
- Opiate and prescription painkiller addiction
- Heroin addiction
- Fentanyl addiction
- Cocaine addiction
- Methamphetamine addiction
- Benzodiazepine dependence
- Co-occurring depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions
Ready to Take the First Step?
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Is Fusion Recovery in-network with Ambetter?
Fusion Recovery may be in-network with Ambetter from Fidelis Care plans serving Albany, NY and the surrounding Capital Region. Network status can vary by your specific plan and tier, so we recommend calling our admissions team at 1.866.936.2290 to verify your in-network benefits before starting treatment.
03. Does Ambetter cover MAT medications like Suboxone and Sublocade?
05. Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
Most Ambetter from Fidelis Care plans don’t require a referral for substance use or mental health treatment, but some specific plan types may. Our admissions team will check the requirements for your specific policy during the verification process.
07. Will my employer or family find out I'm seeking treatment?
09. Can I start treatment if I just enrolled in Ambetter during open enrollment?
02. What does Ambetter cover for addiction treatment?
Ambetter from Fidelis Care plans cover a range of substance use treatment services as part of the essential health benefits required by the Affordable Care Act. This typically includes medical detox, outpatient rehab, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), individual and group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, dual diagnosis care, and aftercare. Specific coverage depends on your plan tier.
04. Will I have to pay anything out of pocket?
06. How long does verification take?
08. What if my Ambetter plan doesn't cover the full length of treatment I need?
10. How do I get started?
Call Fusion Recovery at 1.866.936.2290 or fill out our contact form. Our admissions team will verify your Ambetter from Fidelis Care benefits, schedule your clinical assessment, and help you begin treatment as soon as you’re ready.
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David Sietz, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, Fusion Recovery
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HOW WE CAN HELP
Find Treatment for Fentanyl Addiction
After an overdose, it is important to seek medical care immediately. If you or a loved one are struggling with drug addiction, Fusion Recovery is here to help. We have fentanyl addiction treatment options available, including medication-assisted treatment to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms and programs to get you on the road to recovery.
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Assessment
A comprehensive clinical evaluation including a physical exam, opioid use history, overdose history, and current symptoms to create a personalized detox and treatment plan.