Florida Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Your BCBS health insurance may cover some or all of your addiction treatment, though coverage usually varies by plan. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that all major insurance companies, including BCBS, provide at least some coverage for medically necessary mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.1 This means that you may be able to use your BCBS coverage for alcohol or drug treatment. 

At American Addiction Centers (AAC), we know how overwhelming figuring out how to pay for rehab can feel. We can help you understand how to make the most of your BCBS coverage for drug and alcohol rehab. 

When you contact our admissions team, you’ll speak with a representative who will verify your BCBS alcohol and drug rehab benefits. Our representative will also answer any questions you may have about how to get started with treatment. Feel free to call or text us at or click the link below to verify your insurance benefits.

Your coverage for BCBS alcohol or drug addiction treatment will typically cover a continuum of care.² Your specific care plan will depend on your unique needs. 

Levels of care throughout the addiction treatment process include:

• Detox. Medical detoxification, also known as detox, is the process by which the body rids itself of harmful substances. Due to the potential appearance of withdrawal symptoms, many may choose to undergo detox in a medical setting.²  
• Inpatient or residential treatment. Typically lasting 1 to 3 months, inpatient treatment provides patients with 24-hour care, as well as therapy, structure, and evidence-based treatments that allow for the formation of healthy habits and thought patterns conducive to sobriety.²  
• Outpatient rehab. Outpatient care offers a variety of treatment intensities. Partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient rehab provide higher levels of care than standard, appointment-based outpatient rehab. Various forms of outpatient care can be appropriate for those who are ready for recovery but cannot attend an inpatient program.²  
• Aftercare. Aftercare, or recovery management, supports patients with sober living, case monitoring, 12-Step meetings, and more.² Your therapist or addiction specialist will work with you to develop an aftercare plan to maintain your sobriety. 

Many people who are living with SUD are also experiencing mental health issues. Experiencing a mental health condition with SUD requires co-occurring disorder treatment. It’s important to choose a rehab covered by BCBS that can address both any mental health conditions as well as your SUD.² 

Determining your BCBS drug addiction treatment coverage is typically the first step in beginning your recovery. You can learn more about your coverage by calling the number on the back of your BCBS insurance card and speaking with a representative. You can also call the AAC hotline at [phone] and have an admissions navigator verify your coverage. 

If you’re ready to take the first step toward a happier life, it’s time to find a Florida rehab that accepts your BCBS insurance plan. Using the recovery.org treatment facility directory allows you to filter your search query by facility type, location, and accepted insurance plans. Contact AAC today at to learn more about addiction treatment and how your BCBS insurance plan may fully or partially cover your care.