AmeriHealth Alcohol Rehab Coverage
Alcohol abuse is the top substance abuse problem in the United States, with an estimated 1.3 million adults aged 18 and older receiving treatment for an alcohol use disorder in the United States, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol abuse and have insurance through AmeriHealth, then AmeriHealth Alcohol rehab coverage can help cover these treatment costs.
AmeriHealth offers affordable health care for residents in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. These plans include an HMO, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and third-party administrative coverage for individuals with Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans. In network benefits coverage includes behavioral health services such as alcohol rehab coverage. AmeriHealth pre-screens residential and outpatient alcohol rehab programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey to ensure these programs meet the insurance provider’s high standards for alcohol rehabilitation care. For providers that are in-network, AmeriHealth alcohol rehab coverage fully covers inpatient treatment programs.
What to Expect from AmeriHealth Alcohol Rehab Coverage
Since AmeriHealth offers several different types of coverage, including HMO, PPO and Medicare/Medicaid administration, your in-network benefits may vary depending on your specific plan details. You may wish to speak with an AmeriHealth plan administrator or a trained insurance benefits advisor to learn more about your specific coverage benefits, including different inpatient and outpatient programs. In-network providers are typically less expensive than out-of-network providers, since AmeriHealth will have pre-negotiated a lower rate with these providers.
Traditionally, inpatient alcohol rehabilitation programs are 28-days. However, some individuals may benefit from a longer 60 or 90-day stay in a treatment program. Additionally, for dual diagnosis individuals that have co-occurring disorders (for example, alcoholism and depression), it is important to select a treatment program that will address both an individual’s alcohol abuse and depression simultaneously. Since not every treatment program offers dual diagnosis care or extended stay options, a benefits advisor can help you better understand which options will be available depending on the program you select. An additional coverage consideration is the opportunity for outpatient treatment and continuing care following the completion of an inpatient treatment program. Continuing care helps to bridge the gap between an inpatient program and day-to-day sober living, which for some individuals be a challenging adjustment. AmeriHealth alcohol rehab coverage may include this benefit, depending on the specific treatment program.
To learn more about your coverage benefits, call AmeriHealth to speak with a trained advisor directly.