TEMECULA, Calif., March 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aetna Health insurance supports families and individuals struggling with drug addiction, especially important in light of the opioid epidemic that has become a national disaster.
The insurance company was originally founded in 1853, providing coverage to individuals and employers. Besides standard health coverage, Aetna also covers drug rehab, alcohol rehab, behavioral health, and mental health services as well. Aetna coverage includes “alumni” treatment programs that offer continuing support and care for people with addiction or substance abuse issues. Aetna is interested in long term sobriety and a fully healthy life. To locate Aetna drug rehab facilities review the new page providing information about drug rehabs covered by Aetna here, https://heroindetoxclinics.com/aetna-drug-rehab-facilities/
The carrier has many different plans to choose from and the Aetna approved drug rehab coverage can vary significantly. Using their online tool called the Navigator makes it easy for anyone to find the right plan with the right coverage for different budgets. There are plans that cover individual, family and couples counseling for substance abuse to help manage the effects of addiction on all loved ones.
Aetna determines coverage based on each individual so as to ensure each person can get the coverage they need for successful, lifelong rehabilitation. Some of the areas that can be covered are:
-Detoxification
-Inpatient/residential rehabilitation
-Partial hospital treatment
-Intensive outpatient treatment
-Continuing care programs
Rehab costs fall into the category of behavioral and mental health services requiring preauthorization. You need to make sure you get the authorization before starting treatment. Services requiring preauthorization include any inpatient admissions, as well as entries into a Residential Treatment Center, Partial Hospitalization Programs, and also Intensive Outpatient Programs.
Aetna has made a suggested list of things to consider when choosing a treatment facility:
- A local drug treatment program to allow the individual to receive love and support from their friends and family while undergoing treatment
- PHPs or intensive outpatient programs that will allow the person to maintain their daily routines while receiving care for substance abuse
- A program with strict monitoring and drug screening to prevent patients’ exposure to drugs and alcohol
- A treatment plan that educates loved ones about substance use disorders and teaches coping skills to deal with the situation
- A care plan that includes medications to assist in treatment and recovery, depending on the individual needs of the person receiving care
- Psychiatric evaluations and treatment for patients with co-occurring disorders, such as depression and anxiety
- A list of local people and programs that will aid in recovery after treatment
Aetna prides itself on customer service and patient care. The on-line support services and tools can help you choose the right plan for the coverage needed. Getting verification of the benefits that are covered, getting help in choosing the Aetna plan that best fits the need, as well as finding the top Aetna drug rehab facilities can be done by contacting the information listed on the new article.
Author: William Leonard
Organization: Heroin Detox Clinics
Address: 27420 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: 888-325-2454
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