Healthsmart Rehab and Internet Addiction Coverage
Using the Internet allows individuals to stay in contact with friends and family members, to research information or to stay up-to-date on the latest news. Unfortunately, it also increases the risk of problematic or compulsive online behaviors that interfere with a healthy lifestyle. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, studies into the prevalence of Internet addiction and compulsive online behaviors show alarming figures. As many as 6 to 18.5 percent of Americans show problematic Internet usage in some studies into the rates of Internet abuse and addiction. HealthSmart Internet addiction coverage allows you or a loved one to seek treatment for compulsive online usage and the related health concerns that arise.
What is Internet Addiction?
Since HealthSmart Internet addiction coverage allows you or a dependent loved one to seek treatment for inappropriate online behaviors, you must understand when a problem exists. Internet addiction refers to compulsive and obsessive Internet use that interferes with your lifestyle and your goals. Signs of a problem include:
- Constant connection to the Internet
- Irritability or anger when it is not possible to access the Internet
- Constant blog or social media updates
- Connecting to the Internet at inappropriate times, such as checking social media or an email account during work hours
- Feeling a need to use the Internet, even when it harms your relationships
- Poor social interactions due to online activities
Internet addiction does not always seem obvious, but it occurs when individuals feel a compulsive need to actively participate in online activities when it is not an appropriate time. Treating the behavior allows an individual to start working toward healthier activities and avoiding excessive online behaviors.
Coverage from HealthSmart
HealthSmart Internet addiction coverage varies with every policy and treatment plan. In general, HealthSmart Internet addiction coverage allows you to seek treatment from an in-patient or an out-patient treatment program, but the exact co-payment or co-insurance amount depends on your policy.
In many cases, you must pay the stated deductible before your coverage applies to your account. Furthermore, many policies require a referral from your doctor or pre-authorization before you start a treatment program. Comply with any standards set in your policy so that your HealthSmart Internet addiction coverage applies to the specific treatment plan that you consider.
Treating an Internet addiction requires an appropriate plan of action. Since HealthSmart offers coverage for behavioral health concerns and compulsive Internet usage, you must comply with the standards in your policy to start working on your long-term goals. Internet abuse interferes with your goals, but treatment options allow you to make positive changes in your lifestyle.