Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield

Yes, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield does offer coverage for drug and alcohol addiction treatment, as well as for mental and behavioral health, thanks to both the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).² Together, these plans ensure that marketplace health plans are affordable and provide members with the same level of benefits for substance use disorders and mental health conditions as they do for medical and surgical needs.^2,3 Despite these benefits, it is important to understand that the amount of coverage you receive for addiction treatment can vary based on several factors, such as your plan type and what level of treatment you are looking to obtain. 

Speaking with your insurance provider can help you gather more information about your specific plan, including how much Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for drug rehab you may receive, detailed information about copayments and deductibles, and out-of-pocket limits.² 

At American Addiction Centers (AAC), we understand that it can be stressful to figure out how you’re going to pay for rehab, but we can help. When you contact our admissions team for a no-obligation, informational call, we can verify your Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for drug or alcohol rehab and help you learn more about your options. Reach out to AAC today at to talk with one of our kind, experienced admissions navigators. 

Your Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for rehab may offer full or partial coverage for a variety of levels of care, including the following:⁴ 

• Medical detox: Often the first step in the treatment process for many, detox provides support for the physical and emotional symptoms of withdrawal that a patient can experience when they stop actively using drugs and/or alcohol. 
• Inpatient drug and alcohol rehab: Inpatient treatment offers 24-hour care and can be ideal for those who lack support in their home environments or who are dealing with severe addiction. Inpatient rehab offers structure, support, and several evidence-based services.
• Partial hospitalization rehab programs: Often viewed as a step-down form of care for those who have completed an inpatient treatment program, a PHP offers patients a level of care with the same level of intensity as in inpatient program, but with less restrictions . Patients typically attend treatment for 6 to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. 
• Intensive outpatient drug and alcohol rehab programs: Less intense than a PHP, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) offer addiction rehab care for a few hours each day, 2 to 5 days each week.
• Outpatient programs for drug and alcohol addiction: Outpatient programs provide care that includes services like individual therapy and group therapy and medications. Outpatient programs are suitable for those who are experiencing mild to moderate substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders.

There are several ways to get started using your Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for addiction treatment. Consider the following:

• Login to the Blueprint member portal – This members-only website will allow you to learn more about your health care plan as well as find a provider, look up policy information, check your pharmacy, and more.
• Visit an ArkansasBlue Welcome Center – With 9 locations throughout Arkansas, you can walk into any of of the ArkansasBlue Welcome Centers and speak with team members directly about your plan and benefits, bill payments, financial assistance, and more.
• Call – By clicking the link, members can view a complete list of phone numbers to get in touch with the right person at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. Additionally, members can call the number on the back of their insurance card for more information.

At American Addiction Centers, we’re here to help you through the process of using your Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for drug rehab or alcohol rehab. When you call us at , one of our team members will verify your insurance for you, so you can begin using your Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for rehab.

It is not uncommon for individuals with a substance use disorder to also have a co-occurring mental health condition, or vice versa. At AAC, we pride ourselves on being able to provide top-tier co-occurring disorder treatment for our patients. We offer these programs at all of our facilities, and they are led by trained and licensed professionals. Reach out to us right now and call to learn how your Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for rehab can help lower costs of specialized rehab programs like co-occurring disorder treatment.

Whether you’re using health insurance to pay for rehab or you’re paying out-of-pocket, our team is here to help you begin your journey towards recovery. We’d love to answer any of the questions you may have, including what to expect from rehab, verify your insurance, paying for rehab without insurance, and more.

We believe in your ability to get and stay sober, and we’re proud to walk alongside you as you work to accomplish your recovery goals. Reach out to our team today at to verify your Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage for addiction treatment or fill out the form below.

1. 1. Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. (2024). Substance use disorder in Arkansas.
   2. HealthCare.gov. (n.d.). Mental health & substance abuse coverage.
   3. U.S. Department of Labor. (n.d.). Mental health and substance use disorder parity.
   4. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2016). Facing addiction in America.