Managed Health Network Coverage for Drug and Alcohol Detox & Addiction Treatment

Many people avoid seeking addiction treatment because they are afraid they will lose their jobs if they admit to abusing substances. However, there are many employers who provide their patients with Employee Assistance Programs as well as insurance plans that provide coverage for substance use disorder treatment. If your employer offers Managed Health Network coverage, this is probably true for your situation.

Managed Health Network offers coverage for many different types of mental health and behavioral health problems, including substance abuse. If you discuss your issues with a representative from your EAP, you should be able to receive addiction treatment at either little or no cost, covered through your Managed Health Network plan. This will widely increase your access to beneficial treatment options and allow you to recover safely from your addiction.

Call 866-351-3840(Who Answers?) today to learn more about what your Managed Health Network plan will cover. We can also connect you with treatment options that fall under your plan’s network.

Does Managed Health Network Cover Drug & Alcohol Detox?

Detox is often the first part of substance abuse recovery treatment. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, detox includes a safe space to go through withdrawal, medical treatments like medications to minimize the severity of one’s symptoms, and supervision from healthcare professionals. Detox, however, is not a treatment for addiction and must be followed up by rehab.

Managed Health Network is likely to cover any type of detox program deemed necessary for your safe recovery. This determination occurs through a counseling session with a therapist who will ask you questions and decide which type of treatment will best suit your needs. This session is confidential, but it is also mandatory in order for your care to be covered by Managed Health Network.

Does Managed Health Network Cover Drug & Alcohol Rehab?

Rehab is the follow-up to detox, and it is where the actual treatment for addiction begins. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it also utilizes medications and behavioral therapies but focuses on long-term success in recovery and avoiding relapse. Patients may spend several weeks, months, or even a year or longer in rehab.

There are many different rehab programs covered under Managed Health Network, including

• A number of local facilities
• A number of remote facilities
• Outpatient and inpatient centers
• Holistic, spiritual, or other types of specialty centers

Patients can often find a program that will suit their needs and still be under network. However, it is still necessary that you subject to a short counseling session so your needs can be determined for the company. This will ensure that your treatment—whatever it will be—is covered.

How Long Will Managed Health Network Cover Detox Services?

Managed Health Network will cover detox for as long as necessary for you to recover.

Detox can last varying amounts, although the NIDA states that all addiction treatment programs should last at least 90 days for maximum effectiveness. Still, some patients only need a week or so of detox, and 30 days is usually the standard amount for this treatment program. Certain drugs, like stimulants, can cause long-term withdrawal symptoms, for which patients may require a longer treatment stint.

Managed Health Network will cover whatever treatment length is deemed necessary for your recovery. While most treatment stints under this network are short-term—usually lasting 30 days or fewer—some individuals need longer stints and this can be arranged, depending on your counseling session.

Does Managed Health Network Provide Coverage for Luxury Detox & Other Non-Essential Benefits?

There are many different kinds of detox programs, including luxury programs that provide more treatment options and amenities to patients. These are often considered non-essential when it comes to recovery, but they can be very helpful.

• Some patients benefit greatly from spiritual detox or rehab. This is because they can tie their desire for spiritual wellness into their desire for medical wellness.
• Certain individuals do recover better in luxury programs with comfortable accommodations. These programs are also often private facilities, which can be helpful to those who are nervous about others obtaining information about their substance abuse or treatment.

If your counselor deems this type of care necessary, then you may be able to receive luxury or another type of detox or rehab program through your insurance plan. It depends on your needs, however, and the evaluation you receive.

How Can I Cover the Excess Costs of Detox that Are NOT Covered by Insurance?

If you are afraid you won’t be able to receive full coverage for everything you require for treatment, don’t worry. You can pay for your care in a number of ways, including

• Asking friends and family members to help financially
• Finding treatment centers that will offer low-cost care or a sliding-fee scale
• Finding treatment centers that will provide you with a facility grant or another type of payment assistance grant
• Asking if you can finance your treatment

Many people finance the outstanding costs of their substance use disorder detox or rehab, paying for some of it in advance and then paying the rest in small increments after treatment has ended. If you make sure to go through a program approved by your insurance and your EAP, you should be guaranteed to have your job back when you decide to return to work. You may even be able to attend outpatient care and continue working during the program if your counselor deems it acceptable.

Don’t let your concerns about paying for treatment or anything else stop you from getting the help you need. Without proper care, you won’t be able to safely put your substance abuse behind you, so make sure you reach out for help. It’s the safest way to recover from an addiction.

Free Insurance Benefits Check—Your Detox May Be Fully Covered

We will be happy to check your insurance benefits as well as to match you with treatment programs that will be covered under your plan. Just call 866-351-3840(Who Answers?) today to speak with a treatment advisor. You can begin your recovery as soon as possible.