UnitedHealth Group Insurance Coverage for Drug Rehab

Discover how UnitedHealthcare covers addiction treatment, including rehab options, outpatient services, and support for mental health.

UnitedHealth Group Insurance Coverage for Drug Rehab

Discover how UnitedHealthcare covers addiction treatment, including rehab options, outpatient services, and support for mental health.

UnitedHealth Group is a global business that provides a variety of health focused solutions. Their UnitedHealthcare company offers health insurance for over 29 million people in the United States.

They also have 2.2 million people insured in South America. For folks who are older you can get a Medicare Advantage plan through UnitedHealth. They also have Medicaid plans for lower income folks in multiple states.

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Sandstone Care Denver Ad This is an ad and Sandstone Care Denver is a paid advertiser. Paid advertisers may be listed first in search results. This ad may contain content provided by the advertiser. Rehab.com does not verify ad content or any reviews that are displayed. Learn More Denver, CO 4.4 (106 reviews) Claimed	Sandstone Care Denver is an outpatient rehab facility in Denver, Colorado, that offers support to teens, young adults and their families in order to help them get over drug and alcohol addiction. An intensive outpatient program (IOP) and a partial hospitalization program (PHP) are two of their addiction treatment options. These programs offer evide	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay Options	View Website (888) 491-9937	Sandstone Care Denver has no reviews yet. Leave a review.	4
Soberman’s Estate 1 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.90 / 10 5.0 (16 reviews)	Soberman’s Estate, located in Cave Creek, Arizona, is an alcohol and drug rehab center that provides addiction treatment services to adult men, professionals, and public figures. They are a discrete, luxury rehab for individuals aged 30 to 80 years old. This location caps their treatment center at ten men at a time. As one of leading inpatient re	Treatments Programs Payment Options Mental HealthSubstance AbuseAlcoholismOpioid AddictionMental Health And Substance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramProgram For Men Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicaidMedicare	Soberman’s Estate was everything I needed for my recovery. The staff, the program, physical activity and culinary experience were top notch and essential. The program is well designed and worked better than I expected. The staff is remarkable - professional, considerate and genuinely caring. My time there and being removed from alcohol for five weeks was everything I needed to remove my craving for alcohol. Soberman has changed my life in ways I never could have imagined. I feel confident, secure and grateful for my new life. I have reconnected with my family and friends. Thank you Soberman. George B. 5 months ago Yes, very professional staff, treatment, therapist, chefs were good! even the home cook did the best she could, and loved the horses of Course! Saturday morning hiking was fun to explore the trails of the nearby mountain area! John E Williams 5 months ago I had a great experience overall and would recommend it to anyone wanted to jump start their sobriety!! Kevin Crawford 6 months ago	5 5
St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center Baton Rouge, LA 4.3 (60 reviews)	St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center is an addiction rehabilitation facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The center opened in 1998 with the vision of offering affordable addiction treatment. They have a residential treatment program for men along with outpatient treatment services available to men and women. They view substance use disorder	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ ProgramMilitary Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay Options	St Christopher was a wonderful experience for me to get sober, learn about Alcoholics Anonymous, and learn about the disease and about myself. The staff from the front office down were fantastic, before, during, and after treatment. I would recommend this place to anyone Todd Landry 7 months ago I have been a professional interventionist since 2010. I was introduced to this program in 2012. I have been referring there since then. My clients have always had a positive experience and the clinical and support staff are the most responsive and knowledgeable. They want what’s best for the client and the family and have long term options. They do very well young adult males and most recently I referred a 69 year old man first time treatment. It was a family member and he’s doing very well and committed to 90 days of treatment. I can’t thank the clinical staff and administrators enough for the program they have created. Please contact me if you would like to know more. Thank you STC!!! asher levine 9 months ago This is my first time doing IOP and I luv it Mike Ramos is the best my family even luvs him good person great attitude he as a way of wanting to do right and stay right and you can tell he is genuine about his job unlike miss star he as a way of teaching addiction were you understand it always keep Mike and his little dog brisket he's a big part of Saint Christopher's Cedric Banks 1 year ago	5 5
All In Solutions Detox 3 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.80 / 10 4.9 (562 reviews) Claimed	All In Solutions Detox in Simi Valley is one of the best ranked inpatient detox facilities in California providing safe, medically supervised care for individuals beginning their recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. As part of the All In Solutions Behavioral Health network, this facility serves as the first step in a full continuum of care. Cli	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionMental Health And Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance AbuseDual Diagnosis Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramProgram For MenProgram For Women Private InsuranceSelf-Pay Options	I will recommend this facility to anyone who is in need of a care especially an addict. The staff here has excellent knowledge. Shea 3 weeks ago All in Solutions changed my life. The staff here is very friendly and heart warming. Jason my counselor guided me down a healthier, sober lifestyle. Silva is an angel and helped me along the way with my marriage. HepZ is an A++++++ and my buddy Conner helped me find my higher power. I would recommend All in Solutions to anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle and sobriety. Debbie and Anthony are Rockstars and run a wonderful facility. Eric Boyer 3 weeks ago This facility is awesome. The staff is so caring about everyone. I would definitely recommend All in solutions. Deanna Flores 1 month ago	5 5
California Behavioral Health Ad This is an ad and California Behavioral Health is a paid advertiser. Paid advertisers may be listed first in search results. This ad may contain content provided by the advertiser. Rehab.com does not verify ad content or any reviews that are displayed. Learn More Cathedral City, CA 4.8 (98 reviews)	Found in Cathedral City Cathedral, California, California Behavioral Health is a private rehabilitation center that provides addiction and dual diagnosis treatment for adults. This treatment takes a holistic approach to addressing addiction and ensures a well-rounded recovery journey through its inpatient program, intensive outpatient program, part	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisOpioid AddictionSubstance AbuseMental Health And Substance Abuse Adult ProgramProgram For MenProgram For WomenLGBTQ ProgramMilitary Program Self-Pay OptionsPrivate Insurance	View Website (760) 614-9800	California Behavioral Health has no reviews yet. Leave a review.	17 17
Symetria — Hurst Outpatient Rehab & Suboxone Clinic 4 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.80 / 10 5.0 (66 reviews)	Symetria – Hurst Outpatient Rehab and Suboxone Clinic in Hurst, Texas, is a private drug rehabilitation clinic for adults. One of the best outpatient rehab centers in Texas, Symetria offers various withdrawal medications to help clients get started with their recovery journey. You’ll also have access to treatments such as the intensive outp	Treatments Programs Payment Options Substance AbuseAlcoholismOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsMedicareMilitary Insurance	Symetria is unbelievably amazing!!! The Hurst staff is phenomenal!!! I can't imagine that another location has a better staff. A special shout out to Deborah, Benjamin, and Samantha of course. You all are doing amazing, amazing, selfless work. You all are very special to so many!!! Vernon Godsey III 5 months ago Huge shout out to the team at symetria who make me feel like family I appreciate everything they do and huge shout out to Osagie for helping me! He is AWESOME!!! I love you symetria❤️❤️❤️ Chloe Roseman 5 months ago BEST PLACE EVER. I have tried various other doctors/clinics and none of them even begin to compare to this one. The staff here is absolutely amazing. I can’t even make a single complaint. Dr Son is the best as well. He explains everything and you truly feel like he understands you. I can proudly say this, this place saved my life. If you or someone you know needs help getting off opiates do it right the first time and come here. You won’t be disappointed. If you are specifically struggling with fentanyl please don’t waste your time with other ways. I have tried 6 other methods from lazer therapy to having the earpiece to suboxone. Methadone is the key to our current fentanyl crisis. This clinic makes recovery possible again! Mason 6 months ago	5 5
Boca Recovery Center – New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab 5 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.80 / 10 4.9 (447 reviews) Claimed	Boca Recovery Center – Galloway is a drug and alcohol rehab in Galloway, NJ. They provide inpatient addiction treatment and medical detox. Boca Recovery Center Galloway is a 22-bed addiction treatment facility in Galloway, New Jersey, offering medically supervised detox, residential care, and outpatient programming in an upscale, evidence-based	Treatments Programs Payment Options Mental Health and Substance AbuseDrug AddictionAlcoholismOpioid AddictionDual DiagnosisSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramProgram For MenProgram For WomenSeniors ProgramLGBTQ ProgramMilitary Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsMilitary InsuranceFinancial Aid	Authentic, genuine and compassionate staff! Everyone here was committed to helping me recover and teach skills to stay recovered. Great food and customer service. They’ll help you get better! Nathan Farley 3 weeks ago First time in rehab Rick, Mike, and chantee Rock!! Kevin was great too Darrius Pantophlet 3 weeks ago It was a great place, got sober here and I’ve been happy ever since. Eli3kai 3 weeks ago	7 7
All In Solutions Counseling Center 6 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.79 / 10 4.9 (298 reviews) Claimed	All In Solutions Counseling Center is a mental health center and addiction treatment program in Boynton Beach, Florida. They provide a partial hospitalization program, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), an outpatient program, medication-assisted treatment, and mental health care for adults with substance use disorder. All In Solutions Counseli	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionOpioid AddictionSubstance AbuseDual DiagnosisMental Health And Substance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramProgram For MenProgram For Women Self-Pay OptionsPrivate insurance	Awesome staff and facility. Would 100% recommend to anybody struggling with addiction. Nate Mullen 3 days ago Amazing place for recovery. The staff amd facilities are perfect!!!! John Bollman 1 week ago I had the most AMAZING spiritual experience at All In. The staff was very welcoming and kind. The therapist were EXCELLENT! I learned a lot of tools that will help in my sober journey. Pamela Freeman 1 week ago	4
Avenues Recovery Center: Drug & Alcohol Rehab – Eastern Shore Ad This is an ad and Avenues Recovery Center: Drug & Alcohol Rehab – Eastern Shore is a paid advertiser. Paid advertisers may be listed first in search results. This ad may contain content provided by the advertiser. Rehab.com does not verify ad content or any reviews that are displayed. Learn More Cambridge, MD 4.6 (479 reviews) Claimed	Avenues Recovery Center is a residential rehab in Cambridge, Maryland. Avenues actually has several locations, but this is their Eastern Shore location. It’s a pretty large 104 bed rehab with a wide variety of therapies and services within a luxury setting. This treatment center can start off your recovery journey with leading detox cared. After	Treatments Programs Payment Options Mental HealthAlcoholismOpioid AddictionSubstance AbuseDual Diagnosis Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMilitary InsuranceMedicaidFinancing	View Website (410) 346-1993	Avenues Recovery Center: Drug & Alcohol Rehab – Eastern Shore has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
Elevate Addiction Services 7 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.76 / 10 4.8 (329 reviews) Claimed	Located in Watsonville, California, Elevate Addiction Services provides alcohol and drug rehab services to men and women suffering from addiction. Their levels of care include detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient treatment. One of the best ranked Outpatient treatment centers in California, Elevate Addiction Services provides a wide continuum	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ Program Self-Pay OptionsPrivate insuranceMilitary InsurancePrivate InsuranceFinancing	This place is not your ordinary rehab facility. They go beyond your standard rehabilitation and literally "Elevate" your life to a new level you didn't think was ever possible before. The program is structured in a way that you desire to learn more and give more into the healing process. If you take the necessary steps and put your heart into the program you will come out with a newfound appreciation for life and all that surrounds you. Please take this step, as my husband did, to embrace your life and get the healing you deserve and owe yourself. The Truth 5 days ago I think this is a wonderful rehab, the facilities are beautiful, the food is amazing (I have never even had food this good at a restaurant), and above all they have really helped my husband. Obviously anyone that first goes to rehab isn’t happy with their situation but in just two short months he was a changed person. The work they have them do on themselves got him to finally see why drugs and alcohol are no way of life. He’s finally sober and actually enjoying it! This rehab helped him so much he actually chose to stay LONGER, and I am for once excited for what the future can bring. Christine Hanson 1 week ago My experience here throughout my last few months has completely changed my whole outlook on life. Before I got here I thought my life was going towards the end. My body was failing and mental state was terrible. Every part of the program touches on every aspect of the addicts life. Now that I have finished the program and started living daily life with all of the gains I got throughout the program, failure isn’t an option. I know I can truly be happy sober now. I finally gained back the love and support from my life partner and best friend I always knew was still there. My mom also believes in me again which is so important to me. The possibilities and happiness are endless now. Thank you Elevate. Mike Wilcox 1 week ago	5 5
All In Solutions Counseling Center Cherry Hill 8 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.74 / 10 4.8 (410 reviews) Claimed	All In Solutions Counseling Center is a mental health and addiction clinic in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. They provide outpatient addiction treatment and mental health care. They offer options like an intensive outpatient program, a partial hospitalization program, and medication-assisted treatment. All In Solutions Cherry Hill Drug & Alcohol Reha	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisOpioid AddictionSubstance AbuseMental Health And Substance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramProgram For MenProgram For Women Private insuranceSelf-Pay Options	My experience at All In Solutions was excellent. A special shout out to all the staff. especially the Techs who were flexible and met all my housing needs. Let me not forget to give a heartfelt shout out to the Administration Assistant, Erica. Her friendly smile and personality was something to look forward to every morning. A special thanks to Chris B, the wise Guru of AA's Big Book. An extreme special thank you to the Alumni Coordinator, Lauren. for everything she did for me. John Collins 3 weeks ago To say All In Solutions of Cherry Hill, N.J. saved my life would be a GROSS UNDERSTATEMENT. As would be any attempt to express my gratitude to their staff with mere words. After 33 straight years of drug & alcohol abuse, I would have never imagined myself making it through even the 1st few days of a recovery program, much less become a man who swears by the life changing process that comes only by properly working a 12 step program. In fact, I'd have laughed at you if you tried to tell me that it could cure my life long ailment. God Bless the entire staff at A.I.S. for patiently taking taking their time to make sure that I actually not only got it right, but got it right this 1st time. It takes more than what is ethically & professionally required of you to have such a profound effect on someone like me. Much, much more. But each & every staff member regularly went well above & beyond their call of duty where my recovery is concerned. Thank you, ALL OF YOU & God Bless you. Please keep doing what you do. Don Gendron 1 month ago I felt that I got exactly what I needed out of this program. All the staff were helpful and nice. I learned a lot more than I expected to and all my needs were met. I highly recommend this facility for anyone who is struggling and needs that extra help with their recovery. Jackson Wood 1 month ago	4
All In Solutions Wellness Center 9 Top 10 in UHG&UHC Rehab Score Our Rehab Score is designed to make it easier for you to find the best treatment centers. We combine overall ratings with recent feedback to create a score that reflects a center's quality right now. 8.70 / 10 4.7 (260 reviews) Claimed	All In Solutions Wellness Center is a treatment facility located in West Palm Beach, Florida. This facility specializes in treating adults who are struggling with co-occurring disorders and addiction. The levels of care offered here are detox, residential, and aftercare programs. As one of the best-rated detox centers in Florida, All In Solutions	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionMental Health And Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance AbuseDual Diagnosis Adult ProgramProgram For MenProgram For WomenYoung Adult Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay Options	All staff extremely hospitable and helpful, Good food made for for lunch and dinner on weekend days nursing was very attentive and knowledgeable Ryan Abram 2 weeks ago They are really awesome and nice demetria 3 weeks ago The facility was clean, the staff is helpful and friendly. The facility offers groups all day where they have activities and open discussions. They have a real life chef during the week and take out on the weekends. The facility also has snacks, ice cream, multiple breakfast foods, and more. A therapist is appointed to assist that clients see at least once a week. This was my first time in treatment, but several other clients told me that this was one of the best treatment centers they had been too. I highly recommend. Hollie Hamilton 3 weeks ago	5 5
Asana Recovery: Drug & Alcohol Rehab In California Ad This is an ad and Asana Recovery: Drug & Alcohol Rehab In California is a paid advertiser. Paid advertisers may be listed first in search results. This ad may contain content provided by the advertiser. Rehab.com does not verify ad content or any reviews that are displayed. Learn More Costa Mesa, CA 4.7 (114 reviews) Claimed	Asana Recovery has many locations, including the outpatient clinic on Pomona Avenue in Costa Mesa, California. That location is only a 12-minute drive to Balboa Pier at the beach. Their outpatient treatment for adults includes a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and an intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP). These programs are for adu	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisOpioid AddictionSubstance AbuseMental Health And Substance AbuseMental Health Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsSliding Scale Payment AssistanceFinancing	View Website (949) 763-4175	Asana Recovery: Drug & Alcohol Rehab In California has no reviews yet. Leave a review.	13 13
Hawaii Island Recovery Kailua Kona, HI 4.5 (44 reviews)	Hawaii Island Recovery is a live in drug and alcohol rehab for adults in Kailua Kona. You’ll stay in an island style home surrounded by gorgeous views of this tropical paradise. Your treatment will start with supervised medical detox then you’ll move on to residential treatment. They only take in eight people at a time to create a safe place fo	Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramMilitary Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidMilitary Insurance	Hawaiian Island Recovery impressed me with their professionalism and kindness from the first meeting to the last. The therapists are well-trained and really care about you. It made all the difference that the program seemed to be made for me. Rose Allen 5 months ago This place really helped me get my life back on track. A peaceful place with great people and a calm, helpful atmosphere. I never felt like I was being judged; I just felt supported. Jennifer Haggerty 5 months ago Finally free. This place is nothing like I imagined rehab would be. Instead of feeling like a hospital, it felt like a healing retreat. The ocean, the staff, the horses... it all just worked. I found a part of myself here I thought was gone forever. Mahalo nui loa. A Google User 6 months ago	6 6

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UnitedHealth Group Cover Addiction Treatment?

There are a lot of treatment options to help you leave addiction behind. Best of all, most UnitedHealthcare plans can help pay at least some of the costs of drug rehab.

Back in 2010 there was a law passed called the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law said that most long term health insurance plans have to offer coverage for specific types of care, and both mental healthcare and addiction treatment are on the list.

There are exceptions to the law, however, so be sure to verify your insurance coverage before you start rehab.

How the coverage works will depend on your specific plan. For specific details about your coverage you should talk to the insurance company. For example, they can help you choose a center that’s part of the network and maximize your insurance benefits.

What Insurance Plans Does UnitedHealth Group Offer?

You can find UnitedHealth plans in every state except New York. They have many different plans to help their members access healthcare.

In the United States individual and family plans are provided in three primary kinds of insurance plans. They are Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), and Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPO).

A PPO gives you maximum flexibility which is important. It also has the most expensive premium. PPO plans often provide out of network benefits, which means you can go to any facility you want. However, the insurance will cover less of the cost and you will cover the rest. That’s why it’s a good idea to find a provider in the network if possible.

An HMO is the least expensive monthly, but you can only use network doctors and facilities. Overall, United Healthcare works with over 1.3 million doctors and 6,700 hospitals and facilities, but your specific plan will have a smaller network focused on your local area. You’ll need to have a designated primary doctor and have them give you referrals for specialized care, which includes drug rehab.

An EPO requires you to choose in network doctors and facilities, but what I like about these plans is that you don’t need a referral to see a specialist. That means you have more flexibility about where and when you get the help you need.

UnitedHealth has insurance policies in almost every state. Make sure you fully understand your coverage. That will allow you to get the help you need while maximizing your insurance benefits.

United HealthCare also provides certain Medicare plans. Medicare Advantage through UHC includes the same benefits as Original Medicare and usually has a prescription benefit. The plan may also offer vision and dental coverage along with free fitness memberships and more.

Both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans have premiums and deductibles along with other out of pocket costs like copayments or coinsurance. One advantage of Medicare Advantage plans is that they often have set copayments instead of having you pay a percentage of the bill. This ensures you know what to expect and that there are no great surprises when you receive your healthcare bills.

With Original Medicare you can see any participating Medicare providers or facilities in the United States. With Medicare Advantage, you may be required to see providers or seek care with in network providers only. There are exceptions in cases of emergency or urgent care situations.

UnitedHealth also offers Medicare Supplement plans which are known as Medigap. Medigap is a supplemental insurance plan that helps you pay some out of pocket expenses such as your coinsurance. These plans are meant to help Medicare be more affordable.

For people with special needs UHC offers a Medicaid plan called Dual Eligible Special Needs plans (D SNP). This type of plan offers participants additional coverage because it allows for individuals to be covered under both Medicaid and Medicare if they meet eligibility requirements.

They also offer Medicare Part D which is a plan for prescription medication coverage.

United HealthCare offers Medicaid plans to lower income individuals and families in specific states. For qualifying children and adolescents, they offer a medicaid plan called Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP).

Medicaid generally offers coverage for addiction treatment but you need to find a provider that accepts Medicaid coverage. Each state has its own state and county funded programs that may accept this insurance plan and often you can get care for $0 or a very low fee.

What Inpatient Rehab Does UnitedHealth Group Offer?

Inpatient rehab is a covered service for many with United Healthcare but you should verify your mental health benefits before obtaining services. You might have to have documentation of medical necessity and it’s important to know which providers and facilities are in network for your plan.

Inpatient rehab may include medically supervised detox and residential rehab services.

Medically supervised detox can be done in an inpatient hospital setting or residential rehab facilities. During medical detox individuals with alcohol and substance use disorder receive close medical supervision from qualified professionals and may receive FDA approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious health complications.

This type of treatment is especially beneficial for those with serious addictions especially when the addiction is to alcohol, barbiturates and/or opiates. Detox can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks with the average completion time of 5 to 14 days. After completion of medical detox individuals typically enter inpatient rehab or outpatient treatment.

Inpatient or residential rehab centers include individual and group therapy in a structured setting with 24/7 support. In some programs you can continue with a longer term medication assisted treatment (MAT) depending on your unique needs. Many inpatient programs also use other therapy methods such as music and art therapy along with holistic treatment options such as massage and yoga.

What Outpatient Addiction Treatment Does UnitedHealth Group Offer?

Most UnitedHealth plans cover outpatient alcohol and substance abuse treatment for members. Coverage and plans differ so it is important to check the benefits summary for information on what is covered and determine if in network providers must be used or if prior authorization is required.

Outpatient treatment options such as a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient along with medication assisted treatment are options that can help you on your recovery journey.

Some outpatient care is more intensive and other programs are less so. A PHP is a full day program that’s similar to residential care except you don’t live at the facility — you go home at night. A PHP is not the right approach for everyone so it is important to discuss options with your healthcare providers to understand what is right for your treatment plan.

The goal of a PHP is to help with sustained recovery and prevent relapse by helping individuals improve coping skills, develop a relapse prevention plan and put together a community support system.

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is often the next step in recovery once residential or PHP treatment is completed. Understanding that early recovery can be difficult an IOP offers individuals intensive treatment including nine or more hours of treatment per week and a structured plan for recovery. You might also be able to receive MAT during treatment.

The goal of IOP is to help individuals prevent relapse and to develop coping strategies and behavioral change. They also help you establish or re establish support systems. Individuals participate in individual counseling and group therapy sessions and may include vocational training and case management services.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a form of treatment available for alcohol and opioid addictions. With this form of treatment FDA approved medications are combined with other therapies to treat substance use disorders. United HealthCare plans may cover expenses for any prescription medications that are required for your addiction treatment such as Suboxone or methadone. The specific plan determines how much you’ll have to pay out of pocket.

Keep in mind you may need a referral to a MAT program to get insurance coverage, and your doctor might need to preauthorize the care with the insurance company before you begin.

Can I Travel Out of State for Treatment With UnitedHealth Group?

The type of UnitedHealthcare policy you are enrolled in will determine whether or not out of state care is covered.

Some insurance plans require that members only see providers or use facilities and healthcare systems that are in their network. For those plans, you would not be able to travel out of state unless the other state had in network providers for your specific plan. For example most UHC Medicare Advantage plans are HMOs and will not cover out of network services.

Again, it is important to know your policy. Utilizing the UnitedHealthcare website or calling and speaking with a representative can help clarify any questions about covered benefits.

How to Verify Coverage With UnitedHealth

There are multiple ways to verify UnitedHealthcare coverage. You can call the number on the back of your member card and speak with a representative about coverage and also ask any questions you have about providers or required documentation. Members can go to the UnitedHealthcare website to verify coverage and find providers.

For many, a treatment center you’re interested in can offer assistance in verifying active insurance. They can let you know if your doctor needs to send a referral or ask for preauthorization. Because UnitedHealthcare offers so many different types of health insurance programs in many states it is important that you have the specific name of your plan available when verifying coverage.