PPO Opiates Rehab and Opioid Detox Coverage
Using opiate medications for legitimate medical reasons provides relief from moderate to severe pain; however, it also increases the risk of developing a chemical dependency on the drug or an addiction to an opiate. When concerns about an addiction occur, your PPO opioid detox coverage allows you to seek treatment for detoxification or drug rehabilitation.
Dangers of Detox
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, opiate dependency or addiction causes withdrawal symptoms within 12 to 30 hours after the last dose. Generally, PPO opioid detox coverage allows you to seek professional treatment for withdrawal symptoms, but the exact details in your policy will vary. Due to the potential risks associated with opiate withdrawal symptoms, a medically supervised program assists with the problems and allows you to focus on your recovery goals.
Symptoms that occur during detox include:
- Physical aches and pains in the muscles and joints
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fever
- Nausea or vomiting
- Depression or anxiety
- Irritability
- General discomfort throughout the body
- Difficulty sleeping
- Cramping muscles
Although opiate withdrawal symptoms do not usually cause life-threatening reactions, the pain makes it difficult for some individuals to move forward into a rehab program. By seeking a medically supervised program, you reduce the discomfort and have assistance throughout the process so that you can start working on long-term recovery goals.
Coverage for Treatment
In general, PPO opioid detox coverage helps pay for the cost of detoxification and rehab treatment. The coverage, which falls under the category of mental health, allows individuals to enter a residential program or an out-patient program based on their needs and the recommendations of a doctor.
Since each policy offers different solutions and coverage options, evaluate your policy before making any decisions about a treatment program. Most PPO policies pay for a set percentage of the treatment costs after you pay the deductible. Your co-insurance and co-payment rates vary and usually cost more for an out-of-network provider. Some policies require a referral from your doctor or a pre-authorization before you start a treatment program.
PPO opioid detox coverage allows you to seek treatment for opiate addictions and start working on long-term recovery goals. The coverage provides a starting point for a treatment program by identifying in-network providers and helping with the search for an appropriate program. It also determines the final cost when you calculate the costs after your coverage applies to the treatment program.