About Bicycle Health Suboxone Clinic – Chicago
Bicycle Health in Illinois is an online clinic only. They offer medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder and also treat co-occurring disorders for adults. They do this through telehealth services.
They accept different plans from Aetna (such as HMO, POS, PPO, EPO, and Medicare Advantage), Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. They accept a limited number of patients on Medicaid which means sometimes they aren’t accepting Medicaid patients. At the time of this writing, if you’re uninsured, they offer a self pay plan for $199 per month plus medication costs which can run up to $150 per month.
The program starts with a call, and they’re available 24/7. You’ll talk with a provider about your situation and decide whether the program is a good fit. If it is, your next appointment will be with a clinician who will work out a custom care plan and write your prescription. The appointments are all online telehealth video calls.
If you move forward with treatment, the medication they use is Suboxone. Suboxone is a brand name drug containing buprenorphine and naloxone. You’ll get a prescription and be able to pick it up from your pharmacy as soon as it’s available, which is often the same day.
The doctors you’ll see are all trained in addiction medicine and have experience in the addiction field. MAT is an evidence based treatment that offers good long term recovery rates. Suboxone is a long acting drug which means it’s released into your system slowly. The treatment reduces cravings without making you feel high. It also reduces the risk of overdose. You’ll reach your effective dose within 1-2 days of your first dose.
You’ll get more than just medication through the telehealth services. They have online support groups you can attend from the privacy of your home. There’s health coaching, and therapy for co-occurring disorders. Many people in addiction treatment have co-occurring disorders. Common disorders are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The doctors can prescribe treatments for your behavioral health needs as well as your addiction.
Many clients give the online clinic good reviews. One former client noted that the doctors are caring and nonjudgmental. Another mentioned the program is convenient and he has a good relationship with his doctor.
