Assurant Health Rehab and Eating Disorder Coverage
The two main types of eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. While each of these eating disorders differ in the way they occur, the treatment options for both types of disorders are similar in scope. If you have Assurant Health Eating Disorder Coverage you have options of benefits that will cover the majority of treatments recommended for eating disorders.
Understanding Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa involves an intense fear of gaining weight coupled with eating too few calories needed for bodily functions. A low self-esteem and inability to see one’s true size accompany anorexia. As for bulimia, which is a binge and purge disorder, individuals overeat and then vomit up the food before digesting it. Some individuals report eating as many as 10,000 calories throughout a single day, while remaining at a normal weight by vomiting after eating. Bulimia is marked by a need to control their food binges and purges, along with feelings of shame for their habitual behavior. If you are struggling with either of these disorders and wish to seek treatment the Assurant Health Eating Disorder Coverage is here to benefit you.
Treating Eating Disorders
In order to cease the struggle of dealing with an eating disorder, which can become a life threatening scenario if not treated properly, treatment must be provided by a professional team. According to the National Eating Disorder Association for patients diagnosed with an eating disorder the most effective and beneficial form of treatment is through a combination of methods including:
- Psychological counseling or therapy AND
- Attention given to nutritional and medical needs AND
- Customized for the individual’s personality, needs, strengths and severity of the disorder
The Assurant Health Eating Disorder Coverage is a way to ensure you have benefits that are sufficient to provide financial coverage for these treatment options. Check with your chosen treatment facility to make sure they accept Assurant Health insurance before getting admitted to a program or facility. All of the Major Medical plans through Assurant offer essential coverage that includes treatment for eating disorders. Note the various benefits you will need while getting treated for this disorder to determine how benefits are provided. These include:
- Behavioral health treatment including mental health disorder services
- Outpatient care and services
- Emergency care services
- Hospitalization
- Medications and prescription drugs
- Services and devices that are rehabilitative
- Lab services
Determine which of these services you will utilize during your treatment for an eating disorder. Your Assurant Health Eating Disorder Coverage will benefit you throughout your treatment and recovery process. Take control of your health and future with the aid of Assurant healthcare as your leading health insurance provider. Please note that the specific eating disorder coverage and health insurance plans available to you will vary according to your state of residence and level of coverage, as well as the personalized healthcare plan to which you are a member.