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Here's How to Find the Addiction Treatment Billing Claims Address for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is still accepting paper billing claims from addiction treatment centers but they are NOT accepting all utilization management forms by mail.

Where to Find Addiction Treatment Billing Contact Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Blue Cross MA provides ample information about how to submit original claims on their website. Medical providers - like behavioral healthcare professionals and addiction treatment clinics and centers - can contact provider services for claims, as well. The number to use depends on the nature of your organization.

What Reviews are Required for Addiction Treatment Providers Under Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee?

Today, we’ll examine what utilization management reviews are required of addiction treatment providers working with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee plans.

Where to Find Addiction Treatment Utilization Forms for L.A. Care Health Plan 

What Utilization Forms or Utilization Reviews are Needed for Addiction Treatment Centers Working with LA Care Health Plan?

How to Complete Insurance Registration with Florida Blue for Addiction Treatment Centers

Wondering how to get your addiction treatment center started with registration and network registration for Florida Blue?

Is Credentialing or Enrolling with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Worth it for Addiction Treatment Providers?

There are many pros to enrolling with BCBSM. For one, you’ll find that it is easier to attract addiction treatment patients when you are in network with BCBSM. This is huge because BCBSM is such a large payer in the area and commands such a large market share of patients.

Finding Addiction Treatment Billing Contact Information for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Corporation

Every state has a different BCBSA company with different addiction treatment billing contact information. To make matters even more confusing, some states have more than one BCBSA company operating within their borders!

How to Use Humana's Clinical Guidelines for Behavioral Health in Your Addiction Treatment Center's Billing Department

Learn what you can do at your addiction treatment center’s billing department to leverage Humana’s behavioral health clinical guidelines to maximize reimbursements.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Aetna Precertification for Addiction Treatment Billing

When it comes to addiction treatment, Aetna uses the terms precertification and preauthorization interchangeably. Aetna may also refer to this concept as Authorization, Certification, Prior authorization, or Pre-service utilization review .

Mastering The ASAM Criteria for Addiction Treatment is More Important Than Ever Before

Whether you refer to it as the “Six Dimensions,” The ASAM Criteria or simply a “biopsychosocial,” the ASAM Criteria has come to dominate the landscape of multidimensional assessment in the addiction treatment community.

Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Arkansas? Here’s How to Get Started and Get Licensed

It’s not terribly difficult to open a treatment center in Arkansas. The state’s licensing process is straight-forward and the Arkansas Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (OADAP) makes it relatively easy to access information about how to get started.

Considering Licensing an Addiction Treatment Center in Utah? You’re in for a Treat.

Examine what it takes to open an addiction treatment center in Utah and learn the steps to getting an outpatient or residential facility licensed in the state.


Oklahoma is Committed to Opening More Certified Addiction Treatment Centers. Here's How to Open Yours.

With all of the state government’s focus on expanding services in the state, now is a great time to make your move and finally open your addiction treatment center in Oklahoma.


Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Louisiana? Here’s What You Need to Know 

If you’re looking for a location for your addiction treatment center that is filled with potential patients, look no further than Louisiana.

Here’s How to Fix Your Substance Abuse Billing Issues

Step #1: Realize that substance abuse billing is rigged against addiction treatment providers.

Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Minnesota? Read This First.

The healthy demand for treatment in Minnesota makes the “rehab state” a strong candidate for a home for your next addiction treatment center.

Thinking of Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Indiana? Here’s How. 

Indiana has a long way to go before its population has access to adequate addiction treatment. Here’s what it takes to open an addiction treatment center in the state.

Thinking of Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Washington? Here’s What You Need to Know.

There are more than 100 licensed addiction treatment centers in operation in the state of Washington, but the state needs more services to meet demand. Washington is a great place to open an addiction treatment center.

Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Massachusetts Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult 

Massachusetts has a state-wide addiction problem, which makes it a great state for opening a new addiction treatment center.

Massachusetts is struggling with a state-wide addiction problem, underscoring the demand for new addiction treatment providers in the state. In response to the rising levels of behavioral health problems, lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering expanding their civil commitment program to men in need of addiction treatment.

Meth use also continues to be a major public health concern in Massachusetts. 

98,944 people sought addiction treatment in Massachusetts in 2017, which is the last year that state-wide admissions data were made public. Experts believe those numbers have only risen in the face of the behavioral health crisis linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

So, given all this addiction activity in the state, how hard is it to open an addiction treatment center in Massachusetts? It should be easier than it is. Massachusetts makes it relatively difficult to successfully open a certified drug rehab. That said, there are some tricks to making the experience more enjoyable. Read on for more about how to make the addiction treatment center licensing process in Massachusetts easier and quicker.   

Yes, You’ll Have to Get a State License to Open an Addiction Treatment Center in Massachusetts

Massachusetts state laws require all addiction treatment centers - even those run by the government itself - to obtain a state license to operate and advertise services.

According to Massachusetts state law, all addiction treatment providers and centers must be licensed by the state: 

(B) No entity, except a general hospital or clinic licensed by the Department, or a department, agency or institution of the federal government or of the Commonwealth, or any subdivision of those listed above, shall operate a substance abuse treatment program without a substance abuse treatment license from the Department

In others words, licenses are required for all substance abuse treatment programs, even if they are run by the federal government or if they are associated with a pre-existing hospital. 

You’ll Work with Massachusetts’ BSAS to Get Your Addiction Treatment Center License

The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services is your go-to agency for addiction treatment center licensing in Massachusetts.

In Massachusetts, the same state organization responsible for administering individual licenses for drug and alcohol counselors (known as “LADCs” in Massachusetts) is also responsible for licensing all addiction treatment organizations, programs and businesses in the state. That state organization is a part of the Bureau of Public Health and is referred to by Massachusetts as the Division of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS). 

While Other Forms Are Available on BSAS’ site, the Application Form for Addiction Treatment Center Licensing is Absent from Their Website

Unlike most states, Massachusetts does not make their addiction treatment center licensing application available online.

BSAS does offer a list of forms, resources and regulations for “Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs” but the list is very limited. BSAS’ website hosts some forms such as the “Key Personnel Change Form,” and the “Regulatory and Contractual Waiver Request Form” but, critically, not the application for licensure or the form for license renewal. Most states make their application available online for public review. In Massachusetts, you have to contact the state directly to get an application packet.

You’ll Need to Directly Contact the BSAS Licensing Inspector to Get Started with Addiction Treatment Center Licensing in Massachusetts

Massachusetts encourages all addiction treatment center hopefuls to contact the BSAS licensing inspector assigned to their area to begin the licensing process.

BSAS encourages addiction treatment centers looking to open in Massachusetts to reach out directly to the “BSAS Licensing Inspector” closest to their location. You’ll find a list of licensing inspectors and their contact information here. Central, Western. Metro West, Northeast, Greater Boston and Southeast all have dedicated Licensing Inspectors. 

Licensing Fees in Massachusetts Are Relatively Low for Addiction Treatment Centers 

Massachusetts has some of the lowest addiction treatment center licensing fees in the United States. For some applicants, the fees are actually waived entirely!

All new licensing applications are assessed a flat fee of $300. You’ll also need to budget an additional $75 if you wish to add a satellite office or medication unit. If you wish to add a service to your care options, you’ll also need to spring for an extra $75. Good news—these fees rank among some of the lowest licensing fees in the United States.

Even better? If you live in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, your fees are waived completely. That means that the licensing process is free for all in-state applicants. 

Need Help Opening an Addiction Treatment Center in Massachusetts?

Behave Health is committed to making it easier - and more profitable - to operate evidence-based, results-focused addiction treatment centers. 

Our all-in-one app puts clinical, administration, staff, admissions, alumni, residents, treatment plans, billing, insurance authorizations and more - all at your fingertips. 

Get your free trial started today and see why more addiction treatment centers prefer Behave Health.

Need help with certification? Behave Health can also help direct you to the right resources for help with Licensing or Accreditation by either The Joint Commission or CARF. Mention to your product specialist that you’re interested in this service after you start your free trial!

How to start an Addiction Treatment Center in Michigan

Given the huge need for addiction treatment services in the state, is it easy to open an addiction treatment center in Michigan? Learn more about how to get your addiction treatment center licensed in Michigan.