Aetna provides rehab coverage for a variety of addictions. There is usually a detox period before real rehabilitation can begin, and its intensity varies depending on the degree and type of addiction. Therefore, some people choose to detox in a rehab facility. Aetna provides coverage for this, as well, though the amount of coverage depends on your policy.
Types of Rehab Coverage Offered By Aetna
Aetna has long covered alcohol rehab, but recently announced it would increase its efforts to provide coverage for rehab for prescription drugs, particularly opioids. There is a particular problem with opioid addiction in this country, which Aetna recognizes. It now provides both inpatient and outpatient rehab coverage for addictions of all types, including prescription drugs like opioids.
Aetna offers 24/7 subscriber support for those seeking rehab treatment for addictions. The customer service representatives there will help you locate a rehab facility that your policy covers, and assist you with getting checked in to it if it is an inpatient facility. If it is an outpatient facility, the customer service representatives will help you get established as a patient.
Different policies will cover your inpatient stay or outpatient participation for different lengths of time. Most plans provided by Aetna include coverage for 12-step programs and private therapy, or a combination of both types of treatment.
Aetna Sex Addiction Coverage
Sex addiction is a recently recognized mental health disorder. However, psychiatrists now realize it is no less genuine than any other addiction. This is why Aetna sex addiction coverage is available. Aetna sex addiction coverage is offered under its general mental health coverage on its policies. As with anything else, the amount of coverage you have depends on your particular Aetna policy.
Aetna sex addiction coverage is offered under its mental health coverage because a person with sex addiction is suffering from a mental disorder as much an an addiction, unlike traditional addictions, which are purely a result of overuse of an addictive substance. A sex addict feels like he or she must have sex often and with many different partners. This can put their health at risk, and sometimes even their safety, if they are having sex with strangers.
As with its rehab coverage, Aetna sex addiction coverage may include inpatient and/or outpatient treatment, depending on your policy. The amount of days of treatment that are covered also depend on your policy. Contact your Aetna customer service representative to discuss the amount and type of sex addiction coverage offered by your individual health insurance policy.