MVP Health Care Rehab and Eating Disorder Coverage
The first move to make when considering treatment for eating disorders is the progression to a program via a referral. In order to get referred to a treatment facility or program you will need to consult with your family doctor or a psychotherapist. These medical professionals are your first line of defense against your battle with an eating disorder. You will become eligible for any possible benefits with MVP Health Care Eating Disorder Coverage after you are referred to a treatment provider.
What to Expect During a Referral
Make an appointment with your family doctor or a mental health specialist under the specifications that you feel you have an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating. You may not be sure of what these eating disorders are at the moment, but you are certain you have some disorder related to your eating behaviors or diet. Your doctor will be able to determine what type of eating disorder you are dealing with, after which he or she can refer you to a specialist based on their diagnosis and your level of care. During the referral visit with your personal doctor, you may be asked to take some medical tests that will help them determine your level of care. According to the National Eating Disorder Association these tests include, but are not limited to:
- Urine test, i.e. urinalysis
- Serum magnesium testing
- Complete Blood Count, aka CBC
- Thyroid screen
- Electrocardiogram
- Complete metabolic profile, which includes total bilirubin, AST, calcium, albumin, creatinine, glucose, chloride, sodium, potassium, blood urea nitrogen, total protein, globulin, carbon dioxide, and alkaline phosphates
These tests may be included in the benefits of your MVP Health Care Eating Disorder Coverage depending on your type of healthcare plan. Check with your coverage provider before visiting your primary care provider to see if you will be able to get benefits for these tests, in the instance that you may be subject to them during the referral process. By checking the various levels of your bodily fluids and hormones the physician will be able to get a precise diagnosis regarding how much your eating disorder has effected your physical well-being. This is important to note during the treatment process so that you can get the level of care needed to contend with your eating disorder. MVP Health Care Eating Disorder Coverage is ready to work for you along every aspect of this process. The main goal is to achieve recovery from your eating disorder, and this healthcare insurance benefit can help you do this without causing undue financial burden on you and your family.