Bicycle Health - Florida

Bicycle Health is an opioid addiction recovery center in Miami, Florida, that serves men and women. Their medication assisted treatment (MAT) approach is done via telehealth, so their services are conducted remotely. Clients do not receive treatment or reside at a facility as part of the program. The telehealth (or telemedicine) approach allows clients to get care without traveling and makes care teams easier to access. Meetings are conducted through a smartphone app.

Opioid addiction and withdrawal can be challenging to treat. MAT uses FDA approved drugs in combination with professional medical care and counseling to help clients overcome their addictions. Medications used in MAT are available through prescription.

Bicycle Health uses Suboxone to help clients reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The medical care team carefully monitors the use of Suboxone. Clients using other medication can safely transition to Suboxone after consulting with their care team.

MAT requires monitoring, and because Bicycle Health is a telehealth program, that means clients are responsible for self reporting their condition and symptoms. Adjustments may need to be made based on what they report to ensure they are getting the best from their treatment. Likewise, continued reporting is required while using Suboxone.

There is no set amount of time one needs to take Suboxone. It can be used on an ongoing basis, with the risk of relapse reduced during long term use.

All clients, regardless of how much time they’ve spent in the program, may participate in peer support groups, which are also conducted remotely. Meetings are overseen by recovery coaches, who help facilitate conversation among clients. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and offer support to one another.

Insurance accepted by Bicycle Health includes Anthem, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Those without insurance can pay a $199 monthly fee instead to access all the services offered.