Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

Yes, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island does offer coverage for drug & alcohol treatment, however the amount of coverage provided may vary based on your specific plan.³ The Mental Health and Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) ensures that all insurance providers offer the same level of coverage for mental health conditions like substance use disorders as they do for physical health conditions.⁴

Reaching out to your insurance provider can help you fully understand your insurance plan and how you can use it to help support your addiction recovery journey. Your insurance provider can also give you more specific information about your plan and help answer the following questions:

• What do your benefits include?
• Does Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island cover inpatient rehab? What about outpatient rehab?
• What out-of-pocket costs can you expect to incur?
• Does Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island coverage for addiction have any limitations?
• Are there ample in-network options?

Additionally, our team at American Addiction Centers (AAC) can help you learn more about how to use your Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island insurance at one of our nationwide treatment centers. Call us right now at to get connected with us today.

Your Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island drug rehab plan may offer full or partial coverage for the different levels of addiction treatment available. Some of these different addiction treatment levels of care include:

• Medical detox: For many, the first step in the treatment process is medical detox, where withdrawal symptoms can be safely managed with medication and 24/7 supervision from medical professionals.⁵
• Inpatient treatment program: During an inpatient addiction treatment program, you will live at the facility for the duration of your care. Inpatient treatment programs can be both short-term and long-term and offer a variety of therapeutic modalities designed to help you sustain your recovery indefinitely.⁵
• Partial hospitalization program (PHP): The most intensive level of outpatient treatment is the partial hospitalization program, or PHP. Patients spend approximately 4–8 hours per day at the facility and return home after each day of treatment. Typically, most PHPs last about 3 months.⁶
• Intensive outpatient program (IOP): An intensive outpatient drug and alcohol rehab is also an outpatient program, however patients only spend about provides 9–20 hours a week receiving treatment.⁶
• Outpatient addiction treatment programs: Outpatient addiction treatment programs are most commonly held on weekends or evenings and do not require the same time commitment as PHPs and IOPs do.⁶

There are a number of ways to get started using your Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island drug addiction treatment plan, including:

• Speaking with a Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island representative. Members, healthcare providers, and small employers or brokers can contact a representative using one of the phone numbers listed on the Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island website. If you are not in a rush, you can also email a representative with your inquiries.
• Call the number of the back of your card. Simply call the number of the back of your Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island insurance card to be connected with someone who can help.
• Sign into your online account. By logging in to your member portal, you can gain access to the specifics of your insurance plan, including what level of coverage you have for the treatment you are looking for.

To have your insurance benefits verified with American Addiction Centers (AAC), contact us right now by calling . One of our compassionate admissions navigators will walk you through the admissions process, ensuring your benefits align with the treatment plan best suited for your needs. 

It is not uncommon for someone who is struggling with a substance use disorder to also be experiencing a mental health condition at the same time. Known as a co-occurring disorder, this type of condition often requires specialized treatment.⁷

If you are experiencing a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, you may benefit from participating in a co-occurring disorder treatment program.

At AAC, we offer co-occurring disorder treatment programs that can actively treat both issues simultaneously. By calling and speaking with us right now, you can learn more about our programming, as well as the other treatment options we offer at our brick and mortar facilities nationwide. 

If you are ready to get the help that you deserve, reach out to our team at AAC right now. We are prepared to answer any and all questions you may have to ensure that you feel comfortable during this vulnerable time in your life, including those about the cost of rehab, how to pay for rehab, and even paying for rehab without insurance.

Do not wait any longer. Contact us right now by calling .

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4. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2024, Sept 10). The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). 
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6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2014). What is substance abuse treatment? A booklet for families. 
7. National Institute of Mental Health. (2021). Substance use and co-occurring mental disorders.