Drug And Alcohol Rehabs That Accept APS Healthcare

Medically reviewed by

Isaac Alexis, M.D., AAMA, AMP-BC

April 3, 2019

Drug And Alcohol Rehabs That Accept APS Healthcare

If you are considering entering a drug and alcohol rehab, it can be helpful to know which ones accept your insurance plan. Rehab can be one of the most life-changing decisions you ever make, but getting there requires some planning. This is due in part to cost.

Cost of treatment varies among treatment centers, but can range from a few thousand to 10 or 20 thousand dollars. If you have health coverage in place before entering treatment, you’re already at an advantage—a great health insurance plan covers a large portion to the majority of treatment.

Even if you don’t have the most top-rated coverage, knowing exactly what your plan covers before heading to treatment will help with costs in the long run.

The Importance Of Knowing Your Benefits

Why is it important to know what your benefits cover before you start treatment? Partly because some plans require you to get per-certified before receiving treatment services, or your services won’t be covered. This is easy enough to do, and we at RehabCenter.net can find out exactly what your plan requires when you contact us.

Also, as already mentioned, treatment costs can add up quickly. This is not to say treatment isn’t worth the price you pay. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that people who receive treatment for substance abuse see a decrease in criminal involvement, stop abusing substances, and improve their functioning in social and personal settings.

A program that helps people so effectively change their lives understandably has a price tag to match. Luckily, many rehabs will work with you on a payment installment plan if you qualify, and will also help you understand, upfront, the cost of treatment programs.

What Does APS Cover For Rehab?

Exactly which treatment services are covered under your insurance plan may depend on a few different things. First, healthcare plans tend to have specific coverage for inpatient services or hospitalization, but may not always cover outpatient programs. In part, this is because many insurance plans require that substance abuse treatment is considered medically necessary.

Addiction to drugs or alcohol is now considered a chronic disease. It’s characterized by compulsive drug seeking, cravings, and use, and has a whole host of side effects and consequences.

Because of this, proving the necessity of your treatment for drug or alcohol abuse may not be as hard as you think. To that end, many insurance plans cover the initial assessment, or the appointment during which you see a clinician or physician to gage the symptoms and severity of the substance abuse.

If you’re addicted to a substance that requires detoxification, such as alcohol or opioids, you may be hospitalized for the process, or sent to a rehab that provides medically supervised detox services. Many of our rehab centers offer this service, and have licensed, experienced, highly trained professionals to monitor your progress.

Once detox has been completed, you can begin treatment. When treatment is medically necessary, it is often best to seek inpatient, residential programs. Why? Rehab centers offer you the greatest opportunity for treatment success, and offer a quality of care that only experienced, trained professionals can provide.

Here are some factors that make private, residential treatment the best option for drug and alcohol rehab:

• Medically assisted detox services
• Supportive, trained, experienced staff
• Evidence-based treatment methods
• Private, comfortable environment in which to heal
• Holistic approach to healing
• Vast array of services for a comprehensive healing method

If your APS Healthcare plan covers inpatient rehab treatment services, then you can seek care at a rehab center. To learn exactly which treatment services are covered by your plan, you can talk to one of our treatment specialists who will walk you through your benefits.

Will APS Cover Long-Term Rehab Stays?

The duration of your stay is determined by a few different things, including the severity and duration of substance abuse, what substance you have been abusing, how much has been abused and for how long. Someone who is new to drug abuse may not require a long-term stay (60, 90, 120 days or more), while someone who has been victim to substance abuse for years may require longer to heal.

The length of your treatment depends on you, your treatment goals, and your progress. All of this may seem daunting, but when you work with us to get into treatment, we will assist you every step of the way. We can help you find a rehab center that works with you and accepts your insurance, design a treatment plan, answer insurance questions, and address any other concerns you may have.

Knowing how long of a treatment stay your APS Healthcare plan will cover may depend on a few different factors, but when you contact us, we can help you sort out coverage and out-of-pocket costs so you won’t be surprised later.

What Treatments Will Be Covered Through APS?

After you work through which services are covered by your APS Healthcare plan, you can work with a treatment specialist to find a rehab center that accepts your coverage. The types of treatment services offered varies among rehab centers.

Whatever program you choose, though, you’ll want to ensure it provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to healing. This means you want a well-rounded treatment experience. Why is this so important?

Addiction to drugs and alcohol doesn’t just affect you physically; your mind is affected just as much as your body. Substance abuse begins as a risky decision, develops into a habit, and falls into addiction. Our brains actually change the way they communicate due to substance abuse—they respond to the pleasurable feelings produced with substances and adapt accordingly.

This change makes us seek the desirable feelings again and again. We may even become tolerant to the effects of substances or experience withdrawal when not taking them. Withdrawal is often what keeps many people from seeking treatment in the first place, as it can be rough.

For these reasons, treatment has to cover a lot of ground. You’ll need a program that addresses your physical symptoms, helps you reverse your substance abuse habits and create positive new ones, and lets you heal in a comfortable, relaxing environment while regaining the confidence you need to succeed.

The following services are offered by our rehab centers, and work together to provide a well-rounded, holistic approach to healing:

• Counseling: family, group, and individual
• Behavioral therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Nutritional and exercise guidance
• Adventure or wilderness therapy
• Intervention services
• Gender-based treatment
• Treatment for teens
• Treatment for pregnant women
• Support groups
• Aftercare support

How To Pay Treatment Costs Not Covered By APS

You finally decided to seek treatment, understand the coverage provided by your health plan, and now have to figure out how to pay your part of the costs. The great thing to remember is that many rehab centers will work with you on a payment installment plan, or payment plan based on a sliding fee scale.

This method helps, as it allows you to not have to pay all costs upfront, but keeps you on track so you don’t have a large bill awaiting you after treatment. Whatever the cost, the benefits you’ll reap from entering treatment will greatly outweigh the price you pay.

Understanding Your APS Coverage And Entering Treatment

So many details go into entering treatment. Making the decision to get help that can change your life is just the beginning. We recognize that this process can be intimidating, especially if you try to go it alone. Let us help ease the strain of finding and securing treatment at a renowned drug and alcohol rehab.

With our help, you can learn today exactly which treatment services are covered by your APS Healthcare plan, what you’ll have to pay, and which rehab centers will accept your coverage. Contact us at RehabCenter.net today to speak with one of our treatment specialists, voice your concerns, and learn more about our rehab centers.