Obamacare and Drug Rehab: What You Should Know
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), addictions are classified as diseases, making them eligible for services similar to other diseases in terms of costs and services. This favorable treatment means that insurers cannot deny coverage to anyone based on addiction as a pre-existing condition. The alcohol and drug rehab industry has seen significant changes due to these provisions.
Drug diagnosis and treatment is a key benefit under the ACA. The act classifies an important set of services and essential benefits, including early diagnosis and follow-up care. The idea is to treat these treatable diseases before they grow into much larger health problems. Among the essential health benefits is early detection of drug addiction and referral for treatment. The ACA requires qualified health plans to treat addiction like other diseases, resulting in a significant amount of no-cost services. This is crucial for those seeking continuing care and ongoing support.
Privacy Issues for Covered Adult Dependents
Affordable Care Act health plans require insurers to notify policyholders of any instance when they provide or deny services. These notices, called EOBs (Explanation of Benefits), help policyholders track the value of services they receive from their health insurance. One serious issue for covered adult dependents occurs when insurers send EOBs to parents or guardians that discuss sensitive medical situations, such as drug addiction, sexually transmitted diseases, and reproductive issues. Some persons might avoid treatment if that were the only way to preserve privacy. California and several other states have made rules and policies favoring greater privacy for covered adult dependents. This is an area of changing policies and practices across the US. Ensuring privacy is crucial for encouraging individuals to seek help from mental health treatment centers.
We Can Help Find Resources
Many healthcare providers offer a limited set of services for drug addiction. The long-term success of detoxification and treatment depends on matching the addict’s life situation with services that address their needs. When you or a loved one seeks treatment for addiction, call us; we can help. We work with a wide range of treatment service providers and we can match the needs of the addict and the addiction. Utilizing dual diagnosis treatment can be especially beneficial for comprehensive care.
We Can Help You Find Success
We have a wide range of programs and resources for the treatment of addictions to drugs or alcohol. The Affordable Care Act has added another important resource for detection and treatment of addictions. We understand both the nature of the addictions and the process for working with qualified health plans and service providers. We can help maximize the benefits of your network and out-of-network resources. Whether you’re dealing with the dangers of non-alcoholic beer or seeking sober living homes, our team is here to support you.
His House Rehab offers industry-leading Mental Health Treatment Programs. Founded in 1994, we base our Drug and Alcohol Treatment programs on five key principles: commitment, honesty, integrity, respect, and service. These five principles guide us in all that we do and all the care we provide. Contact us today to see how we can help you or your loved one.
