In-network provider
Rehab That Accepts Medicaid in Colorado
Mile High Recovery Center provides a full range of addiction treatment programs in Colorado, with Medicaid coverage available for eligible clients. Our programs include multiple levels of care, evidence-based therapy, and integrated support designed to help individuals move forward in recovery while staying connected to everyday life.
Joint Commission accredited
LegitScript certified
Admission often within 24 hours
In-network
Colorado Medicaid
Medicaid
Network status
In-network
Plans accepted
Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid)
Levels of care
Residential, PHP, IOP and MAT
Benefits check
Free, usually same day
Admission
Often within 24 hours
Have your card ready
We will ask for your member ID, group number and the policy holder’s date of birth. That is all we need to check your benefits.
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Does Medicaid Pay For Rehab?
Medicaid is a state and federally funded health insurance program that helps cover the cost of addiction treatment for eligible individuals in Colorado. It makes it possible to access care that might otherwise feel out of reach. For many individuals and families, cost can be one of the biggest barriers to getting help. Medicaid helps remove that barrier by providing access to addiction treatment services for those who qualify in Colorado.
Mile High Recovery Center works with Medicaid to make treatment more accessible across different levels of care. This means you can receive structured support, therapy, and ongoing care while staying connected to a recovery community that understands what you are going through.
Addiction Rehab Programs Medicaid Covers
Medicaid can cover multiple levels of addiction treatment in Colorado for eligible individuals. Mile High Recovery Center is currently enrolling clients with Medicaid coverage into our Intensive Outpatient Program with unlimited spots available. We have limited beds for inpatient and residential treatment but have resources to help with supportive housing.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
IOP provides structured therapy several days per week while allowing individuals to maintain daily responsibilities. It supports continued recovery through accountability and consistent care.
Inpatient Rehab Program
Inpatient care offers a safe, structured space to step away from daily pressures and focus fully on recovery. With consistent support and guidance, individuals can begin building a strong foundation for the next phase of care.
Residential Treatment Program
Residential treatment offers a supportive, community-based living environment combined with structured clinical care. Clients engage in therapy, skill-building, and daily routines that help create stability while developing the tools needed for long-term recovery.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
PHP offers intensive daytime treatment without requiring overnight stays. It is often used as a step-down level of care or for individuals who need strong clinical support with some flexibility to continue their daily routines.
How To Apply For Colorado Medicaid
If you need help paying for rehab in Colorado, Medicaid may cover your treatment. The state’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, provides access to addiction treatment services for eligible individuals.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Medicaid eligibility is based on factors such as income, household size, and residency in Colorado.
Step 2: Submit an Application
You can apply in one of the following ways:
Online through the Colorado PEAK portal
In person at a county human services office
By phone through the Health First Colorado support line
Step 3: Provide Required Information
You may be asked to submit:
Identification
Proof of income
Household details
Step 4: Receive Your Coverage Decision
Once approved, your Medicaid plan can be used to access addiction treatment services, including programs offered at Mile High Recovery Center.
What Our Clients Say About Our Colorado Rehab
Meet Jack – a man who once couldn’t go a day without drinking. Now, two years sober, he shares how Mile High Recovery Center helped him regain control and rebuild his life.
Grace began drinking to escape the pain of childhood trauma. Today, she is the Director of the Alumni Program and a living proof that true transformation is possible.
From meth and fentanyl use to full recovery. In this honest testimonial, Colin talks about how the structured support at Mile High Recovery helped him find hope and start anew.
Why Choose Mile High Recovery Center?
Recovery is not just about completing a program. It is about building a life that feels stable, connected, and sustainable over time. At Mile High Recovery Center, treatment is designed to support you through every stage of that process, not just the beginning.
What makes our approach different:
You are not doing this alone. Our programs are built around peer support, shared experience, and a community that continues beyond treatment.
Everyone enters recovery at a different place. Our programs meet you where you are and adjust as your needs change.
Treatment is tailored to your needs, including support for co-occurring mental health conditions, using proven clinical approaches.
Recovery does not end when a program does. Ongoing connection and structure help you keep moving forward.
At our drug and alcohol rehab center, treatment is not something you pass through. It is something you build from, with the support of people who understand what recovery takes.
Coverage
What Medicaid Typically Covers at Mile High
Coverage depends on your specific plan, but most Medicaid plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment. Here is how it usually breaks down by level of care.
Level of care
Typical coverage
What to know
Usually covered
Often requires prior authorization. We handle that with your plan.
Usually covered
Full-day programming five days a week. Common step-down after residential.
Usually covered
Suboxone and Vivitrol are covered by most plans. Pharmacy benefits may apply.
Covered at partner
Detox happens at a referral partner. We coordinate placement and benefits.
General guidance only. Your exact benefits depend on your plan, deductible and medical necessity. We confirm everything before admission.
Licensed clinicians lead every level of care
Treatment
Addiction Treatment With Medicaid Insurance in Denver
Mile High Recovery Center provides drug and alcohol rehab for people struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Whether you need the structure of residential care or the flexibility of outpatient treatment, your plan can help cover it.
As an in-network provider, we meet your insurer’s quality standards for behavioral health care. That means fewer financial barriers and one team that stays with you from your first day through alumni support.
Your costs
Understanding What You Will Pay
When we verify your Medicaid plan, we walk you through these three numbers.
Deductible
What you pay before your plan starts sharing costs. If you have already met it this year, treatment may cost much less.
Copay or coinsurance
A flat fee or a percentage you pay for each day or session after the deductible.
Out-of-pocket maximum
The most you will pay in a plan year. After that, covered care is paid in full.
Also in-network
Other Insurances We Accept
What income qualifies someone for Medicaid in Colorado?
In Colorado, Medicaid eligibility is mainly based on your monthly or yearly income, along with household size. The income limit depends on the category you fall under, such as adult, parent, child, pregnant person, or disabled applicant. Because limits can change, the safest step is to check current state guidelines.
What can prevent someone from getting approved for Medicaid?
A person may be denied Medicaid if their income is too high, they do not meet Colorado residency requirements, or they fail to provide the required application documents. In some cases, access to certain other insurance programs or incomplete financial information can also affect whether coverage is approved or delayed.
Does Colorado Medicaid look at your bank account when you apply?
Colorado Medicaid may review financial information during the application process, but whether bank account details matter depends on the type of Medicaid you are applying for. For many standard applicants, income is the main factor. In other categories, assets and available funds may also be reviewed before eligibility is determined.
Will you ever have to pay Medicaid back in Colorado?
Most people do not have to repay Medicaid for standard covered healthcare services, including many forms of addiction treatment. However, Colorado can pursue estate recovery in limited situations, usually involving long-term care services for people over age 55. That rule does not usually apply to typical rehab or outpatient treatment coverage.
Are there any upcoming changes to Medicaid in Colorado?
Medicaid in Colorado is expected to go through several changes over the next few years due to new federal and state policies. These may include updated eligibility rules, more frequent renewal requirements, and possible work-related reporting for some adults, although many people in treatment or with medical needs may be exempt.
Start Your Recovery with Medicaid-Covered Treatment in Colorado
If you or someone you love is ready for help, Mile High Recovery Center offers addiction treatment in Colorado with Medicaid-covered options for those who qualify. Starting can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. Our team is here to talk through your situation, explain your Medicaid benefits, and help you find a path forward that feels manageable and supported. Recovery begins with a conversation.
Recovery stories
Recovery Stories From Our Alumni
Jack
Meet Jack, a man who once could not go a day without drinking. Now two years sober, he shares how Mile High Recovery Center helped him regain control and rebuild his life.
Grace
Grace began drinking to escape the pain of childhood trauma. Today she is the Director of our Alumni Program and living proof that true transformation is possible.
Colin
From meth and fentanyl use to full recovery, Colin talks honestly about how the structured support at Mile High Recovery helped him find hope and start anew.
Mile High Recovery Center Reviews
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