Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Baylor Scott & White Health

Thankfully, Baylor Scott & White Health coverage for alcohol rehab and drug rehab is available for plan members.² A main stressor for many people who are ready to start rehab surrounds how to pay for addiction treatment.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 required all major health insurance companies to offer behavioral health coverage to plan members.^3,4 Thankfully, it’s simple to find rehab covered by Baylor Scott & White Health. Depending on your plan, you may be eligible for full or partial coverage of a variety of behavioral and psychological health treatments, including medication management, cognitive therapy, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and substance use disorder (SUD) rehabilitation.²

At American Addiction Centers (AAC), our team is here to help you begin your journey to sobriety, one healthy decision at a time. We’d love to speak with you and verify your Baylor Scott & White Health coverage for alcohol and drug rehab so you can know what to expect from your benefits. Reach out to one of our admissions navigators at so we can work with you to verify your treatment.

The specific types of coverage for Baylor Scott & White Health alcohol addiction treatment and drug addiction treatment will depend on your individual situation and plan.

Several levels of care may be fully or partially covered, including:^5,6

• Detox. Drug and alcohol detox provides the medical care necessary to safely remove drugs and alcohol from the body in preparation for an inpatient or outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment program.
• Inpatient. Inpatient addiction treatment offers residential, around-the-clock care and typically lasts for 3 to 6 weeks.
• Outpatient. Outpatient addiction treatment programs vary widely in intensity. Your care provider will work with you to determine whether outpatient care is the right fit for you, and if so, which type of outpatient treatment makes the most sense for your needs.
• Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Intensive outpatient addiction treatment programs offer similar services to day treatment on a more relaxed schedule and may only require you to attend treatment some days of the week.
• Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs). Partial hospitalization rehab programs offer an intense treatment schedule in which you’ll report to the hospital for full days of treatment while still returning home to sleep at night.
• Aftercare. Your aftercare program will help you maintain your sobriety after you leave formal treatment and may consist of therapy, 12-Step program participation, and more.

Learning more about your Baylor Scott & White Health drug and alcohol addiction treatment coverage can help you begin the process of recovery. 

There are a few different ways to check your Baylor Scott & White Health rehab coverage:

• MyBSWHealth Go to the website (https://my.bswhealth.com/login) or download the app and log in to get information about your coverage and what your plan offers. 
• Check the benefits packet you were given by your employer when you selected an insurance plan.
• Call customer service. For Medicaid members, use the number on your insurance card or login to the site.

In most cases, Baylor Scott & White Health  insurance provides coverage for addiction treatment and mental health services. Just be sure you choose a facility that is within the BSW network or that your plan allows you to use out-of-network facilities.

At AAC, we can help you understand the ins and outs of using your coverage for treatment. Reach out to us today at to verify your insurance and begin the process of finding the recovery center that’s the right fit for your needs.

Many people who seek treatment for substance use disorder are also in need of co-occurring disorder treatment. Co-occurring disorders occur when a patient experiences both a mental health issue and SUD. At AAC, we’re proud to offer co-occurring disorder treatment at our facilities, offering you the best chance possible at recovery. We’ll also talk with you about managing the insurance aspect of co-occurring disorder treatment.⁷

Whether you want to learn more about paying for rehab without health insurance or you’re interested in finding out how to use health insurance coverage for rehab, our team is here to help. At AAC, we are here to support each step of your journey to sobriety, including helping you understand how to use your Baylor Scott & White Health coverage for rehab. 

We understand that it can be tough to figure out how to navigate questions like, “Does Baylor Scott & White Health cover addiction treatment?” Reach out to the AAC team today at   to learn more about our services and to verify your Baylor Scott & White coverage for alcohol treatment and drug treatment.

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1. Scott & White Health Plan. (2024). About Scott and White Health Plan.
2. Baylor Scott White Health. (2024). Compassionate care for those needing mental health services or struggling with substance abuse.
3. HealthCare.gov. (n.d.). Affordable Care Act (ACA).
4. HeathCare.gov. (n.d.) Mental health & substance abuse coverage.
5. National Institute on Drug Abuse (2018). Principles of drug addiction treatment: A research-based guide (third edition).
6. Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center. (2022). Mental health partial hospitalization (PHP) in Pennsylvania.
7. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2024, March 24). Co-occurring disorders and other health conditions.