Healthsmart Opiates and Opioid Detox Coverage
Opioids are a class of drugs that are commonly prescribed to relieve pain. They include prescription painkillers like OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin and Lortrab, as well as morphine, fentanyl, codeine, and Demerol. Opioids usually come in pill form and are often abused by being crushed, snorted or injected. While opioids may be used safely under doctor supervision to manage pain, abusing opioids increases the risk for both addiction and overdose. If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid abuse, Healthsmart opioid detox coverage may be able to make treatment more affordable.
How Healthsmart Opioid Detox Coverage Can Help Make Treatment More Affordable
Opioids cause individuals to feel relaxed and euphoric by affecting parts of the brain that process pleasure. When individuals who abuse opioids stop taking them, they can suffer from punishing withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include muscle and bone pain, restlessness, cold flashes and goose bumps, diarrhea, vomiting and involuntary leg movements. Individuals who are dependent on opioid drugs should only discontinue use under medical supervision. Medically supervised detox is the first step to addressing opioid abuse and addiction.
Following medically supervised detoxification, a combination of medication and behavioral therapy generally produces the best results for patients. Medications like methadone, naltrexone and buprenorphine can help ease the pain of withdrawal symptoms. Individuals who have been stabilized on these medications are more willing to engage in counseling and commit to the behavioral interventions necessary to support recovery, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Healthsmart opioid detox coverage may cover opioid detox treatment to help manage withdrawal symptoms and support the recovery process.
Healthsmart provides third-party medical claim reimbursement for more than its 1 million members. Business Insurance Journal ranked HealthSmart as the largest independent third party administrator in the United States. The company is committed to improving member health by reducing healthcare costs through integrated care that supports each individual’s unique health needs. This includes coverage for substance abuse treatment such as opioid detox. Your benefits may vary depending on whether you have a co-pay, co-insurance or deductible that must be met in conjunction with treatment. Additionally, you or a loved one may be required to receive medical pre-approval prior to entering treatment. A benefits specialist can answer questions about your Healthsmart insurance coverage.
Contact a benefits specialist today to learn more about Healthsmart opioid detox coverage.