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Boulder Care

Telehealth medication treatment for opioid and alcohol use (Suboxone, naltrexone and others) through an app, mainly with Medicaid, in seven states.

Available with limits.

Seven states per Boulder; its eligibility page names OR, WA, OH, NC, NM and MI. Does not serve other states.

Checked 2026-10-26 · boulder.care, boulder.care

You download the Boulder Care app, check eligibility, and meet a clinician by video who can prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone and others) or naltrexone, with a peer recovery specialist and care team you can message. Most patients use Medicaid or commercial insurance; self-pay is offered only in some states. It serves a small number of states, including Oregon, Washington, Ohio, North Carolina, New Mexico and Michigan.

  • From Copay with Medicaid or insurance; self-pay in select states (price not published)
  • Insurance accepted
  • iPhone · Android · Web
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Privacy C
  • 4.9 on App Store
  • 4.9 on Google Play

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-26

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What you get

A licensed therapist

Best for adults on Medicaid in Oregon, Washington, Ohio, North Carolina, New Mexico or Michigan who want opioid treatment by video

What it costs

From Copay with Medicaid or insurance; self-pay in select states (price not published)

How you start

Check your insurance is accepted, then book

iPhone · Android · Web

Know first

Not for a crisis. Call or text 988 any time.

Is it right for you?

Both sides, from our review. Tap what describes you.

A good fit if

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What it's for

  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder by video
  • Long-acting injectable buprenorphine
  • Naltrexone or acamprosate for alcohol use disorder
  • Peer recovery support through the app

Conditions it can help with

What it costs

Covered by insurance

From Copay with Medicaid or insurance; self-pay in select states (price not published)

Insurance may cover it

How you start: Check your insurance is accepted, then book

About 75% of patients use Medicaid; commercial plans vary by state. Self-pay offered only in some states; Boulder says discount programs can bring some medications to about $40/week. No program fee published.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

C

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
Yes
You can have your data deleted
Policy doesn't say
Health data protected by HIPAA
Yes
Data stays on your device
No
Account needed
Yes
Regulatory action (last 5 years)
None found

Research

Limited research

How we rate research

What we couldn't verify

  • Clinical evidence is limited or still emerging

Says it does not sell personal data, but allows third parties to collect information on its site for interest-based advertising (NAI opt-out offered); clinical records under its Notice of Privacy Practices.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-26 · How we grade privacy

Boulder Care is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

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