Yes, We Accept Aetna

Restoration Recovery is in-network with Aetna for medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and related addiction recovery services at all four of our outpatient clinics across Tennessee and Georgia. If you have Aetna coverage, you can use your plan to access Suboxone, Sublocade, or Brixadi — along with counseling and follow-up care — at our Chattanooga, Cleveland, Soddy-Daisy, or Ringgold (GA) locations.

Our intake team verifies your specific Aetna plan benefits before your first visit.

What’s Covered Under Aetna for MAT

Aetna plans that cover addiction treatment generally cover the full continuum of care we offer:

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone): daily film or tablet prescription. This is the most common MAT medication and the one most Aetna plans cover with a generic-tier copay.
Sublocade (monthly buprenorphine injection): administered at our clinic. Most Aetna plans cover it, though some require prior authorization because of the higher per-injection cost.
Brixadi (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly buprenorphine injection): similar coverage picture to Sublocade; prior authorization may be needed depending on plan.
Vivitrol (monthly naltrexone injection): for alcohol use disorder. Covered by Aetna plans that cover SUD treatment.
Individual counseling and certified peer support: as part of your treatment plan.
Group IOP (intensive outpatient programming): structured group-based care for patients who benefit from a higher level of support.
Telehealth: secure video visits for medication management and counseling follow-up, typically covered at the same rate as in-person visits.
Behavioral health: psychiatric medication management and coordinated care for anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions.

Typical Cost and Copay

Typical Aetna out-of-pocket for MAT: $20–$50 specialist copay per office visit, and $5–$25/month for generic Suboxone at pharmacy. Aetna Medicare Advantage plans have their own copay structure, typically similar. High-deductible plans may mean higher out-of-pocket until the deductible is met.

Exact out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific Aetna plan, deductible status, and whether any prior-authorization requirements apply. Our patient services team verifies your benefits before your first visit so you know what to expect. Most Aetna patients find the real cost substantially lower than they expect.

Prior Authorization

Aetna typically requires prior authorization for extended-release injections (Sublocade and Brixadi). Our team handles the prior-auth process with Aetna; it usually clears within a few business days. Daily generic Suboxone typically does not require prior authorization.

How We Verify Your Aetna Benefits

When you call us at 423-498-2000 or submit a contact request, here is what the intake process looks like:

We collect your Aetna information. Member ID, plan name, and date of birth — the same info that’s on your insurance card.
Our team calls Aetna directly to verify your benefits for MAT, counseling, and IOP.
We confirm back to you — usually within one business day — what your copay, deductible status, and any prior-authorization requirements look like.
You schedule your first visit with confidence in what it will cost. No surprise bills.

Four Clinic Locations

We operate four outpatient clinics across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Aetna coverage is accepted at all of them:

Chattanooga, TN: 6141 Shallowford Rd, Suite 100 — Monday through Friday.
Cleveland, TN: 2130 Chambliss Avenue NW — Tuesday and Thursday.
Soddy-Daisy, TN: 210 Walmart Drive, Suite 100 — Monday and Wednesday.
Ringgold, GA: 4962 Battlefield Pkwy — Friday.

Telehealth follow-up visits are available for established patients at all four locations, covered by Aetna at the same rate as in-person visits in most cases.

How to Start

Same-week appointments are typically available at all four clinic locations. To begin:

Call 423-498-2000 or submit a contact request.
Have your Aetna insurance card handy for verification.
Tell our intake team you’d like to schedule an evaluation for Suboxone / MAT / counseling, and note what clinic location works best.
We verify your benefits, confirm any prior-auth steps, and schedule your first visit — usually within the same week.

Your first visit lasts 60–120 minutes and follows a standard clinical flow: intake (DSM-5 assessment, COWS score if applicable), a counselor conversation, and time with a medical provider. If clinically appropriate, you can leave with a same-day Suboxone prescription. For the full walkthrough, see our first-visit guide.

Aetna Commercial vs. Aetna Medicare Advantage

Aetna (part of CVS Health) offers both commercial employer plans and Medicare Advantage plans. We’re in-network for both. If you have an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan rather than standalone Medicare Part B, your MAT coverage goes through the Advantage plan’s benefit design rather than standard Medicare rules. Our team verifies which Aetna product you have at intake.

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