Buprenorphine Enhanced and Supportive Medication-Assisted Recovery and Treatment (BESMART)

The Division of TennCare along with the contracted Managed Care Organizations (MCO), Amerigroup, BlueCare and United Healthcare, has determined the need for a comprehensive network of providers who offer specific enhanced services for members with opioid use disorder (OUD). These providers may be agencies or licensed independent practitioners, but all must attest to provide treatment as outlined in the BESMART program description to be a part of this network.

BESMART Program Documents

• BESMART Attestation Form
• BESMART Program Description
• BESMART Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

OptumRx is the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) for TennCare and the BESMART (buprenorphine) program.

• TennCare Medicaid Buprenorphine Prior Authorization Form
• TennCare Medicaid Preferred Drug List
• TennCare Medicaid Clinical Criteria

UHC BESMART Program Contact Information

• SE_Government_Programs@uhc.com

TennCare BESMART Resources

• TennCare's Opioid Strategy
• Addressing Gaps in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Identification and Treatment