Overview
In 2017, DMAS launched an enhanced substance use disorder treatment benefit - Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS). The ARTS benefit provides treatment for members with substance use disorders across the state. The ARTS benefit expands access to a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment services for all enrolled members in Medicaid, FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS including expanded community-based addiction and recovery treatment services and coverage of inpatient detoxification and residential substance use disorder treatment.
Contact Information
- ARTS Helpline: 804-593-2453.
- SUD@dmas.virginia.gov.
Enhanced Behavioral Health and Addiction Services for Youth and Adults
Enhanced Behavioral Health services seek to keep Virginians well and thriving in their communities, reduce the need to focus on crisis by investing in prevention and early intervention for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) comorbidities, and support a comprehensive alignment of services across the systems that serve Medicaid members.
Provider Memos
Archived ARTS Provider Memos
Published Date: 11.30.2020
Guidance for the use of Urine Drug Testing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Published Date: 11.30.2020
Retroactive Billing for Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS)
Published Date: 11.30.2020