GEHA Health Plans Rehab and Eating Disorder Coverage
Finding the right treatment for an eating disorder is the make or break moment for a patient. Thanks to GEHA Health Plans Eating Disorder Coverage you can get premium healthcare for your eating disorder without having to spend a fortune. Start your journey to recovery by selecting the best treatment for your particular needs with GEHA by your side.
Rehab Options for Eating Disorder Sufferers
The different types of people who struggle with eating disorders is as varied as the population. Everyone from teenage girls to middle aged men can be susceptible to an eating disorder. Bulimia, anorexia and binge eating doesn’t discriminate between age, gender or ethnicity. As a result, the types of rehab for eating disorders is differentiated to meet the levels of care and treatment needed by a wide variety of individuals. As noted by the National Eating Disorder Association, here are just a few of the types of rehab available to patients, which may be covered by the GEHA Health Plans Eating Disorder Coverage:
- Partial hospitalization to provide medical care
- Inpatient rehab in a facility for 24/7 supervision
- Outpatient rehab programs for patients with outside commitments, i.e. business or school
- Intensive outpatient and inpatient for individuals in recovery post rehab
Getting the help you need means starting at the appropriate level of care for your eating disorder treatment. Under the benefit of GEHA Health Plans Eating Disorder Coverage you have the financial help you need as you move forward with a rehab program.
Benefits of GEHA Health Plans
Coverage for eating disorders typically includes the types of treatment facilities or programs, such as partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment. Your benefits will either cover part or all of the costs associated with this treatment, which can include:
- Room and board
- Meal plans
- Medications prescribed for treatment of eating disorder or related issues
- Psychotherapy and/or counseling
- Evaluation and assessment pre- and post-rehab
In order to get started with rehab for an eating disorder you will need to get an appointment with a general medical practitioner, such as your family doctor. Following this consultation, upon the recommendation of your physician, you will need to get referred to a specialist facility that provides rehab for eating disorders. Make sure that the referral is to a facility or program that is covered under the GEHA umbrella of providers. This will ensure you won’t experience complications when it comes time to submit your insurance claim. Also, by receiving insurance benefits through your GEHA provider, you may have additional benefits that are allotted to you through your insurance provider.