ARTS Information

Effective April 1, 2017, the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) benefit expands access to a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment services for all enrolled members in Medicaid, FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS, and significantly increases the payment rates for these services. It also strengthens how Virginia educates individuals, providers, and communities; treats patients identified with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD); collects and monitors data and health outcomes; and enforces new evidence-based policies and practices.