BCBS Covers Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment For A Better Life
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Blue Cross Blue Shield has been providing millions of people with insurance coverage for over 80 years. This company is committed to high quality medical care and this also includes mental health and substance abuse coverage. If you have BCBS insurance, finding a rehab center shouldn’t be too difficult. The most important thing is that whatever BCBS does not cover, will be worth paying out of pocket for in the long run.
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BCBS covers drug and alcohol treatment because they understand that it can put an end to the addiction difficulties that have a substantial impact on entire communities. They understand that those who struggle with addiction will usually find themselves in a position where they are ready to accept treatment. While this can be challenging, it has the potential to greatly improve their overall quality of life and also how they can contribute to society.
The Options for Treatment and Rehab with BCBS
Substance abuse problems are classed as both physical and mental health diseases. There are a number of different treatment options available to those seeking to live a life of sobriety. BCBS has broken this down into several different options, which are:
- Psychiatric help, which assists patients through individual counseling sessions. Psychiatrists may also prescribe medication that can help in recovery.
- Licensed clinical social work, which can help provide group treatment for substance abuse, as well as family and personal therapy.
- Psychological help, which includes family, group, and individual therapy. They can also provide patients with neuropsychological tests.
Aside from the services from these mental health professionals, BCBS also covers other treatment options for people with a substance abuse problem. These include partial hospitalization, residential or inpatient treatment facilities, and outpatient treatment facilities.
If someone is deemed to require intensive treatment for their substance abuse problem, coverage is available through BCBS for:
- Outpatient rehab facilities. In outpatient, patients can access both assessment and treatment in order to overcome their addiction. Outpatient care can also be provided for the caregivers and loved ones of the addicted person, whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is being provided, in order to help them better cope with the situation.
- Intensive outpatient rehab services. This is a form of treatment that is offered on a more rigorous schedule than outpatient treatment. This is suitable for those who require more intensive treatment to make sure they are able to recover from their addiction. This is a more comprehensive form of treatment that is suitable for those who are at an increased risk of relapse, particularly if their plan does not cover them for inpatient rehab.
- Inpatient detox. This is necessary to help patients manage the withdrawal symptoms of stopping to use their drug of choice. Withdrawal symptoms are always difficult to manage, but they can be dangerous as well. If someone were to experience withdrawal symptoms that are dangerous, or that are so severe that it is likely they would relapse straight away without medical and therapeutic support, it is likely that BCBS will cover it.
- Inpatient rehab centers. This will only be approved by BCBS if there is medical evidence that the patient requires this type of treatment because they would otherwise be unable to maintain their sobriety.
Not every BCBS policy covers all four of the above forms of treatment, or all three of the above psychological assistance. There are usually some copays with in-network providers. If someone wants to use an out of network provider, they will have a deductible as well.
What to Expect from Your Insurance and Treatment
If you are with BCBS, you will need to find out exactly what you will be covered for. What is even more important is that you are able to make use of a treatment option that will be as effective as possible for you. You can contact different treatment centers or BCBS directly to have an insurance check performed. This will always be done completely confidentially, and you will be treated with respect. Performing an insurance check is also always free and no obligation.
If you have an insurance policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield, the best thing to do is contact them directly to find out what sort of treatment is covered under your insurance policy, and what type of information they will need from you in order to authorize your treatment. If you find that they will not cover you in full, there are other options out there for you as well. These include grants, treatment loans, and payment arrangements with the rehab center itself. The most important thing is that you get the help that you need in order to regain control over your life and give yourself the chance to be happy and healthy once again.
Types of Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Health Insurance
- PPO Insurance
- HMO Insurance
- COBRA Insurance
- Highmark Insurance
- In Network Insurance
- Private Insurance
- Out of Network Insurance
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
- Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Colorado
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- Regence BlueShield of Idaho
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Indiana
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Missouri
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nevada
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Capital BlueCross
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- BlueCross BlueShield of Puerto Rico
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence BlueShield
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wisconsin
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
BCBS Believes in the Need to Achieve Results
BCBS has been around for over eight decades and understands what the recovery community is like. They have helped thousands of people overcome their struggles with addiction by covering various forms of drug rehabilitation. Many of the people whom they have provided cover for have gone on to improve their overall health and find better jobs, putting much less of a strain on the health care and public service system. Thanks to their BCBS covered treatment, they have been able to regain control over their lives, building meaningful relationships with others as well.
Depending on your plan, you should receive a degree of coverage for alcohol treatment, drug and substance abuse treatment, detox and other various therapeutic services. BCBS has different standards in place for substance abuse coverage depending on the state. There are also numerous companies that work together with BCBS, being part of their full organization, and they are likely to also have some differences in terms of what are covered. You need to look at the details within your personal policy, therefore, and speak to your insurance representative, in order to find out exactly what you will be covered for. There is no need to worry as these conversations are always completely confidential. By calling (866) 578-7471 you can determine what your insurance plan covers to make a decision on how you will proceed with your rehabilitation.
