Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Connecticut

Yes, Anthem BCBS Connecticut covers drug and alcohol addiction treatment to some extent.² The Affordable Care Act protects your rights to treatment for essential health benefits (EHBs), including substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health services.^3,4 Under this law, all marketplace health plans must cover medically necessary treatment for EHBs to some degree.^3,4

American Addiction Centers (AAC) can help you understand your insurance plan and get the most out of your coverage. Call our team at to speak with an admissions navigator who can verify your insurance and help you find a rehab covered by Anthem BCBS Connecticut.

Anthem BCBS of Connecticut may cover several types of addiction treatment.² Since recovery is unique for everyone, multiple levels of care are available to meet you where you are in your journey.⁵ A rehab that takes Anthem BCBS Connecticut may offer the following:^2,5

• Inpatient rehab. Inpatient rehab provides a highly structured living environment with 24/7 care. You’ll participate in evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and peer support, to build coping skills for sustained recovery.
• Outpatient rehab. With outpatient programs, you can live at home and attend treatment. Various outpatient programs are available at different intensity levels, including partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and standard care.

Treatment often begins with detox, where you reach stabilization under medical supervision before transitioning to another level of care.⁵ You’ll then participate in inpatient rehab, a PHP, an IOP, or standard outpatient treatment.⁵

After completing an initial program, you may step down to another type of addiction treatment or start aftercare.⁵ Addiction specialists recommend remaining in aftercare such as ongoing therapy, sober living homes, or 12-Step programs to promote long-term recovery.⁵

Recovery is different for everyone.⁵ Your primary care physician (PCP) or an addiction specialist can help you find suitable treatment using an assessment and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.^5,6 An assessment allows an addiction professional to diagnose SUD and co-occurring disorders.⁵ 

The ASAM criteria is a guideline for the placement, transfer, and discharge of those requiring SUD and dual diagnosis treatment.⁶ With a continuum of care ranging from early intervention to inpatient rehab, your provider follows these guidelines to determine the best fit for you.⁶

Understanding your Anthem BCBS Connecticut coverage for addiction treatment is essential in getting the help you need. Anthem BCBS of Connecticut provides multiple ways to verify your insurance and learn more about your specific plan:

• Anthem BCBS of Connecticut website. Chat online in real time with an Anthem BCBS of Connecticut representative to learn about your policy details and coverage for SUD services.⁷
• Anthem BCBS of Connecticut Member Portal. Access your patient portal online to check your benefits, find in-network providers, determine potential out-of-pocket costs, and more.⁷
• Anthem Sydney Health App. Download the mobile app to conveniently learn more about your policy and coverage levels from your phone.⁸
• Contact member services. Call the phone number on the back of your insurance card to speak with a representative who can provide specific details about your plan and addiction treatment coverage levels.⁹

Anthem BCBS Connecticut coverage for rehab varies depending on your specific plan, so your expenses will also differ.¹ Understanding potential out-of-pocket costs, co-payments, and deductibles is important. Choosing an in-network provider often reduces the likelihood of higher costs.²

The team at American Addiction Centers is here to help. Our admissions navigators can instantly verify your insurance and help you find a rehab that accepts Anthem BCBS Connecticut. Contact AAC to check your benefits and explore treatment options.

Co-occurring disorders, or dual diagnoses, are common in those struggling with addiction.¹⁰ People may experience mental health conditions, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, or anxiety, along with addiction.¹⁰ Mental health professionals recommend treating co-occurring disorders in tandem for the most positive outcomes.⁵ Anthem BCBS of Connecticut may cover some or all of the costs of co-occurring disorder treatment.²

AAC facilities treat dual diagnoses with individualized, integrated treatment plans. Our compassionate team uses evidence-based therapeutic interventions, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and specialized approaches to meet your unique needs.

Embarking on your recovery journey creates a path for a happier, healthier life. Many tools and resources can aid in your search for a rehab covered by Anthem BCBS Connecticut. Browse the recovery.org directory to tailor your search based on your insurance plan, location, preferences, and more.

If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction or co-occurring disorders, treatment can help you develop healthy coping skills to promote long-term recovery.⁵ You’ll benefit from unwavering support from dedicated professionals who understand your situation and want to help you reach your recovery goals.

Starting your recovery just takes one call. Our admissions navigators can help you through the treatment-seeking process and answer all your questions. Call to instantly check insurance benefits and learn more about your recovery options with Anthem BCBS of Connecticut.

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