HealthSmart plans can cover all types of addiction treatment. Each policy type will have variations in copays, coinsurance, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums. Understand that the lower your premium and the higher your deductible, the more costly any medical treatments can be, including drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation treatment.
Addiction services covered under HealthSmart include:
- Counseling and other behavioral therapy
- Detoxification programs
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Inpatient treatment
- Outpatient treatment
- Aftercare and relapse prevention
HealthSmart detox coverage is one of the first treatment options you’ll use to help wean your body off drugs. Medical detox can be done with a combination of treatment services, including monitoring vitals, IV fluids, and counseling. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can also help with withdrawal symptoms, particularly for anyone addicted to opioids or alcohol.
MAT with HealthSmart Insurance can leave you with upfront costs like copays and prescription fees, and ongoing costs for maintenance care. It’s traditionally combined with mental health treatment to give you tools for staying in recovery and avoiding relapse.
If you begin with inpatient rehab with HealthSmart, you will be monitored 24/7 in a medical treatment facility. Residential treatment is considered most effective for more severe addictions. This level of care can last a few weeks to a few months before you shift into the next tier for treatment.
HealthSmart outpatient addiction treatment can begin as a partial hospitalization program (PHP) or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). The first type of treatment requires alternating between staying in the hospital and living at home. The second treatment plan allows you to live at home, but you still spend several days a week at the rehab center.
The next step down is usually outpatient rehab that requires attending to services like counseling individually and in a group while maintaining your overall health. You can live at home and expect to spend time in a facility for treatment while working and reintegrating into society.
Once you shift to rehab aftercare, HealthSmart coverage may include care a few days a week at a recovery center, group therapy sessions, and individual healthcare services. What you or a loved one will require is usually coordinated among your healthcare providers.
Behavioral health treatment is an important part of drug and alcohol rehab. It can be used to treat your addiction, and when you’re diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, meaning you have a secondary mental health disorder in addition to a SUD. Consult your HealthSmart plan to determine your coverage options.