Anthem Blue Cross Rehab Coverage in California

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is part of Elevance Health. Anthem’s affiliated health plans provide healthcare coverage in 14 states, including California. 

Anthem’s services include coverage for several types of addiction treatment. However, the details of Anthem Blue Cross rehab coverage can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the state in which a policyholder lives and the type of policy they have.

If you have any questions about using Anthem Blue Cross to pay for care at Sanctuary Treatment Center, please feel free to call us at your convenience. A member of our team will be happy to review your policy with you to determine the extent of your coverage.

Depending on the specifics of your plan, your Anthem Blue Cross rehab coverage may include the following levels of care:

• Detoxification: When a person who has become addicted to alcohol or another drug tries to end their substance use on their own, they may quickly become overwhelmed by the distress of withdrawal. Detoxification, or detox, is a short-term service that can help people get through withdrawal safely and with as little discomfort as possible. Detox occurs in a closely supervised environment where skilled professionals can offer both therapeutic services and medical support.
• Inpatient rehab: Inpatient programming may be the ideal treatment option for people who need round-the-clock care after they have completed detox. While a person is enrolled in an inpatient rehab program, they can find temporary respite from the conflicts, stresses, and distractions of daily life. During inpatient rehab, patients can engage in several forms of therapy to help them learn to manage their symptoms and resist the urge to abuse addictive substances. Inpatient rehab may also include focused services for people whose struggles with addiction are accompanied by depression, anxiety, or another co-occurring mental health concern.
• Outpatient treatment: Outpatient treatment usually involves partial days of care one to five days per week. Group therapy is often the main form of care in outpatient rehab, but individual therapy and other services are often available as well. At the outpatient level, participants can return to their homes or to alternative supported residences when treatment is not in session. During non-treatment hours, participants can practice the recovery skills they have been learning. Then, when treatment is back in session, they can discuss their experiences and receive feedback from the professional who is leading the session as well as from other participants.

Anthem Blue Cross rehab coverage can fund care for several types of addictions, including:

• Alcohol use disorder, which is also commonly referred to as alcohol addiction or alcoholism.
• Opioid use disorder, which includes addictions heroin, and many prescription painkillers.
• Stimulant use disorder, which includes addictions to cocaine and methamphetamine.
• Cannabis use disorder, which is the clinical term for marijuana addiction.
• Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder, which includes dependence on sleep medications and anti-anxiety drugs such as benzodiazepines.

Anthem Blue Cross plans that include rehab coverage also include funding for mental health treatment. 

Dual diagnosis (which is the clinical term for the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental illness) is common among people who seek treatment for addiction. In such cases, it is essential to provide care for both types of disorders. Attempting to treat a person’s addiction without effectively addressing their mental health concerns is highly unlikely to be successful. 

At Sanctuary Treatment Center, we provide thorough assessments to all new clients before they begin to receive care. If we identify a co-occurring mental health disorder during their assessment – or if clients begin to exhibit symptoms of mental illness at any point while they are in our care – we will incorporate appropriate services into their customized treatment plan.  

Types of Mental Health Therapy Covered by Anthem Blue Cross

Though we have previously mentioned this on this page, it bears repeating: The specific services that are covered by Anthem Blue Cross can vary considerably from policy to policy. With that understanding, here are a few examples of the types of mental health therapy that may be included in Anthem Blue Cross rehab coverage:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This modality helps people replace self-defeating thought patterns with healthier ways of thinking and acting.
• Trauma therapy: Untreated trauma can have a profound negative impact on a person’s physical health and mental well-being. Trauma therapy helps people process their experiences so that their traumatic memories are no longer sources of ongoing distress. 
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy: TMS, which uses the noninvasive application of brief electromagnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain, has proved to be effective at relieving symptoms of anxiety, depression, and certain other mental health concerns.
• Neurofeedback: During this service, electrodes are placed on the client’s scalp for the purpose of recording brain activity. The neurofeedback therapist uses this information to help the client learn how to exert greater intentional control over certain brain functions. 

If you would like to use Anthem Blue Cross rehab coverage to fund addiction treatment in Los Angeles, Sanctuary Treatment Center is here to help. Our facility offers multiple levels of care and a customized array of evidence-based services, all provided by a team of skilled professionals. If you contact us today, we can also answer all your insurance-related questions and ensure you have access to all the benefits that are established in your policy. To learn more, contact us today.