Are you looking for a virtual Suboxone prescriber? You can find a provider at ReKlame Health. We accept many Medicaid plans, and we also accept insurance, HSA/FSA cards, Medicare and self-pay. For more information on those topics, go to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Here, we’ll provide the information that you need to get started with our medication management services while using Medicaid.

How can you see a Suboxone provider when you have Medicaid?

You don’t have to wait long to get started with a ReKlame psychiatric nurse practitioner. You can begin by following these steps:

• Take a look at your Medicaid information.

You can find general information on Medicaid in the three states that ReKlame serves: New York and New Jersey. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid plan, you may have received information including a detailed description of your benefits and a formulary (a list of covered prescription medications). You might have received this on paper in the mail. You may be able to access it online.

This can show you whether Suboxone is covered. You can also look for coverage of the generic version, a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. 

• Find a provider that accepts Medicaid.

You can access the same resources described above to find out who may accept your Medicaid plan. You may have access to tools like a provider-finding webpage or app. ReKlame accepts many Medicaid plans. You can learn more about what we accept on our Pricing & Insurance page. Plus, you are always welcome to contact us about coverage or pricing.

• Learn more about their services.

When you find a provider that accepts Medicaid, you can look at the details of their services to see whether they might be a good fit for you. Here’s what you can expect to receive at ReKlame:

• Virtual care, so you can participate in a space that works for you, like your home
• Confidential care, so you can be confident about the privacy of your conversations
• Supportive care, so you can expect culturally competent and compassionate treatment

Our psychiatric nurse practitioners provide medication management services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use. A professional can get you started on Suboxone or a generic medication, or manage your existing prescription.

• Schedule an initial appointment.

Maybe you know more than you did before, but what if you still have questions? You may find answers to some common questions in our Frequently Asked Questions. You can connect with us by emailing hello@reklamehealth.com. You can text or call 718-790-4511.

If you feel ready to make an appointment, you can schedule a 50-minute initial appointment. Book a virtual appointment on this page. You can expect availability within 48 hours.

Still on the fence about seeking Suboxone treatment?

That’s understandable/ moving forward with treatment is an important decision. It may be challenging, but it is worthwhile. And with Suboxone reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings and lowering the risk of return to use, you may find it easier than you expected.

Try to think about what you might get out of treatment:

• More freedom from withdrawal and cravings 

No matter how much you may want to stop taking opioids, the fear of withdrawal might hold you back. Cravings might be difficult to manage. Medication-assisted treatment can help reduce withdrawal symptoms, making the transition easier. It can allow you to experience fewer or less intense cravings, too.

• Better physical and mental health 

Opioids are associated with nausea, constipation, sedation, confusion and depression. They are even associated with increased sensitivity to pain, a condition called opioid-induced hyperalgesia.The physical and mental impacts of opioid use disorder may have become familiar, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

• Healthier relationships 

The ups and downs of living with opioid use disorder can make managing relationships difficult. So can disagreements about your opioid use, health or behavior. You can find steadier footing and begin to improve your relationships by participating in treatment.

Learn more about Suboxone treatment

Suboxone is a medication designed to help people with opioid use disorder. It has two components: buprenorphine and naloxone. Each of these serves a different purpose.

Buprenorphine is a synthetic opioid. It has Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of opioid use disorder, acute pain and chronic pain. In MAT, its purpose is to serve as a substitute for more potent opioids to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings. This may make stepping down from a large dose of other opioids easier. 

Naloxone is a medication that blocks opioid receptors. On its own, it is used to treat opioid overdose, and is available as a nasal spray called Narcan. In this form, it has FDA approval for over-the-counter sale.

At a lower dose and in combination with buprenorphine, it can be used to treat opioid use disorder. It may make avoiding opioid use easier by partially preventing the effects of opioids.

Suboxone and the generic buprenorphine-naloxone have a 4:1 ratio of buprenorphine to naloxone. Buprenorphine-naloxone is available as a film or tablet that you place under your tongue.

You may begin with a low dose of this medication. Your psychiatric nurse practitioner will adjust the dosage as needed.

ReKlame offers dual diagnosis treatment

When you are living with both a substance use disorder and another mental health condition, this is called a dual diagnosis. The other mental health condition can be any condition, ranging from an anxiety disorder to a schizophrenia spectrum disorder. It can be challenging when:

• Treatment for one condition may limit treatment for the other 

For example, if you have panic disorder but need to avoid potentially addictive medications, your psychiatric nurse practitioner may need to find alternatives to benzodiazepines.

• Symptoms of one condition can impair your progress through another 

It may be hard to move through addiction treatment when depression leaves you feeling apathetic or hopeless about it. Depression treatment can help you find motivation and hope again.

• Stigma may make seeking treatment feel more difficult 

Stigma, or prejudice surrounding a topic like mental health, can be a barrier to treatment. We encourage you not to let it keep you away from treatment that may lead to a better, healthier life. At ReKlame, you can take part in confidential virtual care at home.

Don’t hesitate to contact a professional

Living with substance use disorder can be difficult, whether you’re looking for your next dose or already dreading your next withdrawal symptoms. It’s a hard cycle to cope with, and a hard cycle to break. It may be easier with Suboxone and professional support.

As treatment progresses, you may reach a point where your dose needs adjustment. A psychiatric nurse practitioner can do this for you. To learn more, read this blog article. Your psychiatric nurse practitioner and care navigator can be with you every step of the way.

You deserve to be free from this cycle of substance use. Give our care team a call today for more information, check your eligibility for free online or book an initial appointment online.