Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Updated Aug 1, 2025

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia offers coverage for a range of healthcare services, including substance use disorder treatment. If you or a loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and seeking treatment in Georgia, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) may be able to cover some or all of the cost of rehab.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Provider Overview

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia is a health insurance company that covers many residents of the Peach State. If you’re an Anthem BCBS Georgia member who is living with substance use disorder, you’re not alone. Typically, your Anthem BCBS Georgia coverage for rehab can cover some or all of the cost of your treatment.¹

Here, we’ll explore what you need to know about your Anthem BCBS Georgia coverage for addiction treatment, the different levels of addiction care that may be a part of your treatment plan, what you need to know about handling substance use disorder when you also have another mental or physical health condition, and how you can begin the process using insurance to pay for drug and alcohol rehab.

This page is intended to be a general overview of how Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia covers addiction and mental health services, not a comprehensive guide on the subject. For specific questions about your plan and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia coverage for addiction treatment, contact an Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Georgia representative directly and learn about how to pay for rehab.

Does Anthem BCBS of Georgia Cover Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment?

Yes, Anthem BCBS Georgia covers alcohol and drug treatment. The Affordable Care Act mandates that all major health insurance companies provide coverage of essential health benefits including mental health and substance addiction care, making it simple for you to find rehab that takes Anthem BCBS Georgia.²

Which Types of Addiction Treatment Does Anthem BCBS of Georgia Cover?

Your Anthem BCBS Georgia coverage for drug and alcohol rehab will depend on the specifics of your health insurance plan. Typically, a variety of treatment levels are covered to help you get the individualized care that you need to get well.

Many people begin with detoxification, followed by inpatient or outpatient treatment. You’ll also need to develop an aftercare plan to help you maintain your sobriety after your treatment program ends.

There are many different stages of treatment to help people living with substance use disorder begin their sobriety, including:³

Medical detoxification: During this stage of treatment, your care team will work with you to provide withdrawal management care before you begin an inpatient or outpatient treatment program.
Inpatient or residential treatment: During inpatient rehab, you’ll live at the facility and have access to 24/7 care, therapy, and support.
Outpatient treatment: There are several levels of outpatient treatment available. Outpatient treatment operates on a schedule similar to mental health therapy. Intensive outpatient programs (HIOPs/IOPs) meet for a few hours a day, several days a week, while partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) meet for 4 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Aftercare programming: After your formal treatment ends, you’ll work with your addiction specialist or counselor to develop an aftercare program that will help you maintain your sobriety over time.

How to Use Anthem BCBS of Georgia for Addiction Treatment and Rehab

Using your Anthem BCBS Georgia coverage for drug and/or alcohol treatment can make it easier to pay for substance use disorder care. You can start learning more about paying for rehab covered by Anthem BCBS Georgia by calling the number on the back of your insurance card to speak with a representative about the specifics of your plan. You can also login to the Anthem BCBS of Georgia member portal to explore your benefits.

Anthem BCBS of Georgia Coverage for Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

When someone experiences substance use disorder alongside another mental health condition this is referred to as co-occurring disorders.

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Sources

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2016). Facing addiction in America.
National Alliance on Mental Illness. (n.d.). Substance use disorders.