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Telehealth MAT providers: Getting Suboxone from home

Published April 5, 2026 · 7 min read · Updated April 2026

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Telehealth MAT removes barriers to treatment. You can start buprenorphine from home, often the same day.

How it works

Video visit with a licensed prescriber. Clinical assessment and treatment plan. Prescription sent to your pharmacy. Follow-up visits via video. Drug testing may be required.

Providers

Bicycle Health: comprehensive telehealth MAT. Workit Health: app-based MAT with counseling. Ophelia: physician-led telehealth MAT. Groups Recover Together: group-based MAT. Many local providers now offer telehealth visits.

What to expect

Same-day or next-day starts available. Monthly video follow-ups. Prescription refills sent to pharmacy. Counseling included in many programs. Insurance and Medicaid accepted by most.

Authoritative sources

This article references guidelines from: SAMHSA · NIDA · ASAM

Frequently asked questions

Can I get Suboxone via telehealth?

Yes. Current regulations allow buprenorphine prescribing via telehealth. Same-day starts are often available.

Is telehealth MAT as effective as in-person?

Research shows comparable outcomes. Telehealth MAT has higher retention rates in some studies due to reduced barriers.

Does insurance cover telehealth MAT?

Most insurance and Medicaid cover telehealth MAT visits.

Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357.