Aetna Rehab and Sex Addiction Coverage
Aetna Sex Addiction Coverage
Aetna offers its members coverage for numerous mental health issues, including sex addiction. The Aetna insurance company defines a sex addict as an individual whose addiction to sex frequently puts him/her in danger while engaging in sexual activities.
Prevalence of Sexual Addiction
Estimates from The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) indicate that compulsive sexual behavior may affect up to five percent of the people in the United States.
University of Cambridge Study Sheds Light on Sex Addiction
According to the study Neural Correlates of Sexual Cue Reactivity in Individuals with and without Compulsive Sexual Behaviours, a sex addict’s brain reacts the same way to pornography that a drug addict’s brain reacts to drugs.
Severe consequences of sex addiction include:
- Job loss
- Suicidal thoughts
- Relationship difficulties with spouse/significant other
Just as with a drug addict and drugs, when a sex addict is unable to obtain the same amount of pleasure from previous actions, the addict must find alternative methods to satisfy his/her disorder.
In extreme cases, sex addiction may lead to:
- Voyeurism – spying on individuals during their intimate behaviors
- Exhibitionism – indecent exposure
- Violent conduct
- Molestation
- Rape
Aetna sex addiction coverage usually includes:
- Support groups
- Outpatient care
- Inpatient facilities
- Combined facilities
If you suffer from numerous addictions, you may need to consider a combined inpatient treatment facility. Check the mental health coverage portion of your Aetna insurance policy.
To receive Aetna sex addiction coverage at an inpatient facility:
- You must be the patient of an attending psychiatrist.
- You will attend at least five sessions with a psychiatrist each week.
Reasons for 24-Hour monitoring of a sex addict (without suicide concerns):
- Possibility of self-harm that may result in severe injury.
- Attempts to hang oneself for autoerotic reasons.
- Multiple laboratory tests are required daily.
- Medication refusal that may cause a patient to return to his/her self-injuring or dangerous behavior.
Inpatient Treatment Lengths
The inpatient treatment lengths for sex addiction are 30 days, 60 days or 90 days. Aetna does cover various treatment lengths; however, your Aetna sex addiction coverage depends on your eligibility and the treatment center you attend.
Costs Covered by Aetna
The amount that Aetna pays towards your sexual addiction rehabilitation depends on the specifics of your policy, as well as your condition.
If you are deemed eligible for treatment at an inpatient facility, and your insurance coverage is through the Open Access HMO or the Health Network Only plan, make sure you choose behavioral health professionals and facilities within Aetna’s network. By choosing an in-network provider, your Aetna sex addiction coverage will pay a higher percentage of the costs associated with your sexual addiction rehabilitation.