Premera BCBS Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Centers in AK, WA

Premera Blue Cross is a non-profit, independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The company provides health insurance at an affordable price to people living in the Pacific Northwest.

Premera is the largest health plan in the region, serving more than 2 million members.¹ The company offers individualized services to customers in Washington and Alaska including programs focused on wellness and prevention, disease management, and safety. The Premera network includes thousands of doctors, healthcare providers, and hospitals, giving members a wide variety of healthcare providers to choose from.¹

Premera Blue Cross offers a variety of plans. The options allow members to choose the plan that fits their budget to access affordable healthcare. The company offers individual and family plans, Medicare plans, Medicaid plans, and small business plans for employers.² Plans for individuals and families are offered in 3 categories:³

• Bronze plans offer the lowest monthly premiums and high deductibles. These plans are best for members who do not need a lot of medical care and see the doctor infrequently. Bronze plans cover 60% of your healthcare costs once the deductible is met.
• Silver plans offer average monthly premiums and lower deductibles. They are best for people who visit the doctor a couple of times a year. Silver plans cover 70% of healthcare costs once the deductible is met.
• Gold plans have high monthly premiums and low deductibles. These plans are best for members who have a lot of healthcare needs and see the doctor frequently. They cover 80% of healthcare costs after the deductible is met.

All plans offer essential health benefits plus the flexibility to see any doctor within the Premera network. No referrals are required to see a specialist. All members have access to virtual care/telehealth, including for substance use disorder, and unlimited primary care and specialist visits.³

If you are a Premera Blue Cross member, your health insurance policy will cover at least some of the costs of addiction treatment. Services covered by Premera Blue Cross include (but are not limited to):⁴

• Medical detox helps you withdraw from drugs and alcohol under round-the-clock medical supervision. Medications are used to help you safely and comfortably withdraw so you can prepare for the next step in rehab.
• Inpatient or residential rehab provides a safe place for those in recovery. You will live in the facility for a set amount of time (anywhere from 1-3 months, generally), depending on the program you are enrolled in and your specific needs.
• Partial hospitalization programs, also known as day treatment, provide the opportunity to live at home while accessing treatment at a treatment facility during daytime hours.
• Intensive outpatient programs require you to attend treatment approximately 3 days a week for approximately 10-12 hours per week. You can live at home and attend to work and family responsibilities during the day.
• Outpatient treatment takes place in hospitals, clinics, mental health clinics, and counselors’ offices. You live at home and work during the day, and attend treatment approximately 1-3 times per week. Outpatient treatment programs can last up to a year or more.

Does Premera BCBS Insurance Cover Mental Health Treatment Facilities?

In 2008, Congress passed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act to ensure coverage of treatment for mental health care and addiction.⁵ This includes treatment for co-occurring disorders—a term used to describe when someone has a mental health diagnosis (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD) along with substance use disorder. The extent to which addiction and mental health treatment are covered and for how long depends on your insurance plan.

Premera Blue Cross can help coordinate care for you when you access treatment. If you are a Premera Blue Cross member and need to access mental health care and addiction treatment, take comfort in knowing your insurance provider is committed to caring for members with mental health conditions.

Most treatment facilities offer co-occurring disorder treatments for people who have mental health conditions and addiction to drugs and alcohol. All Premera health plans include access to in-person and virtual mental health care, including treatment for substance use disorder.⁶ Therapy, rehab, counseling, and other resources are available to members at no additional cost.

Premera Blue Cross offers a wide variety of health insurance plans for its members, and each policy covers at least some of the cost of addiction treatment. The duration of treatment covered by insurance is determined by your individual needs and the plan you have.

Generally, the longer you stay in rehab, the more positive your outcomes will be. Research shows that people who attend 3 months or more of treatment have a higher chance of getting and staying sober in the long run.⁷

You can look up your Premera Blue Cross plan information on the member portal to learn how many days of addiction treatment are covered by your plan in a calendar year. Alternatively, you can call the number on the back of your insurance card to learn more about how long you can stay in rehab with insurance coverage and what other services your plan will help pay for.

What if My Premera BCBS Policy Does Not Cover an Inpatient Drug Rehab Program?

It’s a good idea to have a full understanding of what your Premera Blue Cross plan will cover before selecting and entering a treatment program. Be sure to find out:

• What your plan requires to access treatment.
• Which services and treatments are covered under your plan.
• How much you will be responsible for paying out-of-pocket.
• What percentage of costs are covered by your insurance plan.

If your insurance policy does not cover all of your rehab expenses, don’t let money stand in the way of your sobriety and wellness. Fortunately, there are other ways to pay your out-of-pocket costs, including:

• Private loans and/or payment plans. Some financial institutions offer loans to help cover healthcare costs, including the expenses for addiction treatment.
• Payment plans: Most, if not all, treatment facilities offer payment plans that allow you to pay for treatment over time.
• Scholarships and grants. Some states offer assistance to low-income residents seeking treatment. Also, certain rehab facilities offer scholarships to those who need help paying for treatment.
• Fundraising and crowdfunding. Asking family and friends for support can be challenging, but most people are happy to help when someone they care about is ready to enter treatment. Fundraising and crowdfunding can help offset out-of-pocket costs.

Premera Blue Cross has an agreement with some treatment facilities to offer addiction treatment at a lower rate than other providers. Attending treatment at one of these in-network providers typically means lower out-of-pocket costs for you.

Out-of-network rehab facilities do not have an agreement with Premera Blue Cross. This means services and treatments received at these facilities will likely come at a higher cost for you. If you choose to attend an out-of-network treatment program, it’s important to understand that Premera may not cover any of your rehab expenses.

Whenever possible, aim to choose a facility that is in-network with Premera. This provides peace of mind as well as less paperwork. Thus, you will have an easier time receiving coverage for treatment.

American Addiction Centers (AAC) has various rehab facilities around the country that provide drug and alcohol addiction treatment. If you have a Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plan, the following AAC facilities accept Blue Cross Blue Shield for drug and alcohol addiction rehab.

• AdCare Rhode Island: With various facilities located in Rhode Island, AdCare provides innovative, quality, and cost-efficient addiction treatment. Its integrated system of care offers an inpatient treatment center in North Kingstown and a network of outpatient offices throughout Rhode Island. AdCare’s continuum of care includes detox services, residential treatment dual-diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient services, inpatient and outpatient services, and tele-health.
• Desert Hope Treatment Center: Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Desert Hope provides individualized care programs as well as offering a full continuum of care including detox services, residential treatment dual-diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient services, and tele-health.
• Greenhouse Treatment Center: Located in Grand Prairie, Texas, Greenhouse offers individualized treatment plans and many levels of care including detox services, residential treatment, dual-diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient services, outpatient services, and tele-health, all in a luxurious setting with high-end amenities.
• Laguna Treatment Center: Located in Orange County, California, Laguna is a chemical dependency recovery hospital that focuses on treating people who are medically compromised and need 24/7 oversight. Provided care includes detox services, residential treatment, dual-diagnosis treatment inpatient treatment, and intensive outpatient services.
• Oxford Treatment Center: Located in Etta, Mississippi, Oxford offers gender-specific rehab while offering an opportunity to connect with nature and try new activities. Provided care includes detox, residential treatment, dual-diagnosis treatment, inpatient and outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient services, and tele-health, all with individualized treatment programs.
• Sunrise House Treatment Center: Located in Lafayette Township, New Jersey, Sunrise House provides treatment for people suffering from substance abuse from a medical and holistic standpoint. With various evidence-based therapeutic interventions, personalized care is provided through detox, residential treatment, dual-diagnosis treatment, and outpatient services.

There are various treatment programs for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, so don’t give up if the first program you check out doesn’t meet your individual needs. There are rehabs near me that can provide the treatment you need. Check out the directory to find a list of facilities and programs. You can search by location and filter by Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.

Insurance coverage for inpatient drug treatment centers varies from plan to plan, which is why it’s so important to check ahead to determine what is covered by your insurance plan. There are a few ways to verify your Premera Blue Cross plan’s coverage:

• Premera Blue Cross member portal. Log in to your account on the member website to learn more about your policy, what is covered, and where you can seek treatment in-network.
• Premera Blue Cross customer service. Call the number on the back of your insurance card to speak with a customer service representative. They can walk you through the details of your policy to help you understand what is covered and what you need to do to receive coverage for inpatient rehab.
• Call the rehab facility. Speak directly with an admissions navigator who can check your insurance benefits for you while you’re on the phone.

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