
Short answer: Utah Medicaid does not pay directly for room and board at a sober living home. It can cover clinical therapies, peer support, and case management for members who live in one. Liberty is also offering one month of free sober living for clients who join our PHP, for a limited time.
- Medicaid does not directly pay for room and board at sober living homes
- Medicaid can cover clinical therapy, peer support, and case management while you live there
- Sober living is a common step down after residential treatment or alongside PHP
- Liberty offers sober living scholarships for qualifying clients
- Liberty is currently offering one free month of sober living with PHP enrollment
Does Medicaid Cover Sober Living in Utah?
Not directly. Utah Medicaid does not pay for the room and board portion of a sober living home the way it pays for a licensed treatment facility. Sober living homes are considered housing, not a clinical level of care, so the rent-like cost is usually the resident’s responsibility.
What Medicaid can cover is the clinical support that often happens alongside a sober living stay, such as outpatient therapy, peer support services, and case management, as long as those services are provided by an in-network provider.
What Medicaid Can Help Cover While You Are in Sober Living
Many people in sober living are also enrolled in PHP or IOP at the same time, and Medicaid can cover that clinical programming even though it does not cover the housing itself. That typically includes:
- Individual and group therapy sessions
- Peer support services
- Case management to help coordinate your recovery plan
- Ongoing mental health treatment for any co-occurring conditions
One Month of Free Sober Living at Liberty

For a limited time, Liberty is offering one month of free sober living to clients who join our PHP. This helps remove the cost of housing as a barrier during one of the more vulnerable stretches of recovery, right after intensive treatment ends.
Beyond this promotion, Liberty also offers ongoing sober living scholarships to clients who complete residential treatment or meet PHP entrance requirements, so cost does not have to be the reason someone skips this step.
How Sober Living Fits Into Your Recovery Plan
Sober living is usually a step down, not a starting point. Many clients move from residential treatment into sober living while continuing PHP or IOP, which keeps clinical support in place while gradually returning to daily life. Understanding what your insurance covers and whether your provider is in-network helps you plan for the parts Medicaid does not cover.
Want to learn more about sober living scholarships or our PHP promotion?
Call Liberty Addiction Recovery Centers and our team will walk you through your options. Or check your insurance online in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Medicaid pay for sober living homes in Utah?
Medicaid does not directly cover the room and board cost of a sober living home. It can cover clinical services like therapy, peer support, and case management for members who live in one.
What is included in Liberty’s free sober living offer?
For a limited time, clients who join Liberty’s PHP receive one month of free sober living. Call (801) 997-9183 for current details and availability.
Are there other ways to reduce the cost of sober living?
Yes. Liberty offers sober living scholarships to clients who complete residential treatment or meet PHP entrance requirements, which can significantly reduce or remove the cost.
Do I need to be in PHP or IOP to live in sober living?
Not always, but many clients continue PHP or IOP while in sober living to keep clinical support in place during the transition back to daily life.
How do I check what my Medicaid plan covers around sober living?
Use Liberty’s insurance verification tool or call (801) 997-9183 to review your specific benefits.






