State guide · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Alaska
8 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Alaska; 8 of them (100%) confirm Medicaid, and 6 confirm they offer methadone. This guide covers 16 cities and towns in Alaska, each with its own page listing nearby programs by straight-line distance.
Where programs are in Alaska
Each small dot is a certified opioid treatment program. Numbered markers match the list.
Places with the most programs nearby
- 1Big Lake4 programs
- 2Anchorage3 programs
- 3Hope3 programs
- 4Craig1 program
- 5Eielson AFB1 program
- 6Ester1 program
- 7Palmer1 program
- 8Sitka1 program
- 9Thorne Bay1 program
- 10Two Rivers1 program
Programs within 25 miles of each place, by straight-line distance.
- Dots
- Certified programs
- Places
- Numbered as in the list
Alaska at a glance
- certified programs listed
- 8
- cities and towns with a page
- 16
- of programs confirm Medicaid
- 100%
- confirm they offer methadone
- 6
- also offer buprenorphine
- 6
Paying for methadone in Alaska
Methadone maintenance in the state is covered by many insurance sources. Because Alaska adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion, eligibility now reaches most adults with low incomes, making public coverage the most common payment route. Employer plans and Marketplace policies also frequently include medication-assisted treatment, though copays and prior authorization rules can vary between insurers.
What methadone treatment is
Opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition, and methadone is a proven option for managing it. The medication does not cure the disorder on its own; it works best when combined with counseling and regular clinic visits. In the state, treatment programs pair daily medication with support services so patients in Alaska can rebuild stability in their lives.
Choosing a clinic
Finding the right methadone clinic in the state starts with confirming that the program is licensed and follows federal treatment standards. Accredited clinics provide medication along with counseling and regular assessments, so it is worth asking each center about its services before enrolling.
Cities and towns in Alaska, A to Z
16 places. Each page lists certified opioid treatment programs by straight-line distance.
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Questions about methadone clinics in Alaska
How many methadone clinics are in Alaska?
8 certified opioid treatment programs are listed in Alaska; 6 confirm they offer methadone.
Which places in Alaska have the most programs nearby?
Big Lake (4 within 25 miles), Anchorage (3 within 25 miles) and Hope (3 within 25 miles), counting certified programs by straight-line distance from each city or town center.
Do methadone clinics in Alaska accept Medicaid?
8 of the 8 listed programs (100%) have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Coverage can change, so check with the clinic before your first visit.
Do clinics in Alaska also offer buprenorphine?
6 of the 8 listed programs have confirmed buprenorphine services.
How far do the city pages search?
Each city and town page in Alaska lists programs within 25 miles by straight-line distance, not drive time. When none is that close, it shows the nearest listed programs within 50 miles.
Insurance and cost guides
- Guide Cost of Methadone Without Insurance What methadone treatment can cost when you pay without insurance.
- Guide Is Methadone Treatment Covered by Insurance? How insurance coverage for methadone treatment works.
- Insurance Does Aetna Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Aetna members.
- Insurance Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Blue Cross Blue Shield members.
- Insurance Does Cigna Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Cigna members.
- Insurance Is Methadone Treatment Covered By Unitedhealthcare? Methadone treatment coverage questions for UnitedHealthcare members.
- Insurance Does Humana Cover Methadone Treatment? Methadone treatment coverage questions for Humana members.
- Insurance Is Methadone Treatment Covered By Tricare? Methadone treatment coverage questions for TRICARE members.
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