Admissions

We know that entering treatment can be intimidating for several reasons, especially if you aren’t sure what to expect or what to do when you get there. The facilities that make up AAAMHCS’s family of treatment centers aim to make the admissions process as transparent and simple as possible so that you can stop worrying and start focusing on your recovery.

When you enter an AAAMHCS facility, you will be assessed and placed into a treatment plan based on your substance of use and the severity of your addiction.

After that, your case manager will work with you to address any outside issues that are put on hold during treatment.

Then, depending on your level of care, a compassionate team of certified counselors, clinicians, and/or medical professionals will be at your disposal as you begin to go through your treatment program.

What to Bring to Treatment

The staff at each of our facilities are committed to providing you with a smooth transition into treatment and an equally smooth transition back into the real world. Here is a general list of items to bring and not to bring when you are getting ready to leave for treatment. To see a more comprehensive list, please visit the website of your specific facility.

Items To Bring:

•  Picture ID

•  Insurance card

•  Prescription card

•  Over-the-counter medications

•  One credit or debit card

•  Contact information for your physician, attorney, and emergency contact

•  One week’s worth of casual clothing (pack according to the weather at your facility)

•  Personal care items and toiletries

•  Appropriate reading material

•  Journal

•  Cell phone

Items NOT To Bring:

•  Weapons

•  Drugs

•  Alcohol

•  Computers or laptops

•  Jewelry

•  Valuables

•  Aerosol products

•  Provocative or inappropriate clothing

•  Mouthwash

•  Food

•  Inappropriate reading material

•  Perfume

•  Products containing alcohol

Payment Options

At AAAMHCS, we want to make sure that cost is not an obstacle that keeps you from receiving the treatment you need. That’s why we not only accept self-payment plans but we also partner with a wide variety of popular insurance providers. Our goal is to provide quality, yet affordable treatment.

Substance abuse insurance coverage can be tricky and confusing for people. Because of this, understanding whether your health insurance covers substance abuse and addiction treatment insurance coverage is important. No one should ever feel unable to receive the life-saving or life-changing treatment he or she may need.

Insurance And You

When it comes to addiction treatment, many people turn to private health insurance to cover the costs associated with treatment. There are a variety of different health insurance providers out there, all offering different plans and options.

Most insurance plans cover addiction treatment. However, there may be a number of rules or stipulations in place regarding just what kind of treatment, how long you’re covered for, and where addiction treatment is covered.

A Few Of The Insurance Companies AAAMHCS Works With:

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Some insurance companies require addiction treatment facilities to be “in-network”, or have specialized contracts in place between the insurance company and the facility. Another factor leading to the ultimate decision of whether or not your substance abuse insurance coverage will be effective is whether the facility is private or public or in-state or out-of-state.

At AAA Mental Health Community Services, our insurance specialists handle all of the hard work associated with the approval process for addiction treatment insurance coverage. Our experts will reach out to your insurance companies and find out just what may or may not be covered.

If your insurance company is not listed above, don’t worry! We still may be able to accept your insurance or work out a full or partial payment method. We will discuss options and always assist you in reaching a feasible financial plan tailored to meet your needs.

So, what exactly is the extent of substance abuse insurance coverage? Most plans will cover all addictions and substances. However, it is important to keep in mind that your policy may be different—some plans may only cover certain substances. For example, in rare cases, it may cover alcohol addiction treatment but not heroin addiction treatment. Making sure that your plan covers your specific needs is important.

Every plan and every insurance company is different. That’s why it’s important to understand your benefits and plan coverage before heading off to treatment. Typically, most insurance companies prefer to cover outpatient treatment as opposed to inpatient treatment. However, the individual needs of each client vary. Some individuals may require a higher level of care or detox services.

At AAA Mental Health Community Services, we understand the importance of meeting every client’s individual needs. That is why we have flexible full or partial-payment plans available to all of our patients in order to make your treatment needs feasible and a reality.

Here Are Some Services That May Be Covered By Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage:

•  Maintenance Medications

•  Residential care at an in-network facility

•  Dual diagnosis treatment, or Co-occurring disorder treatment

•  Outpatient care

•  Aftercare programs

For How Long Am I Covered?

The duration of time spent in addiction treatment is another crucial variable in the complex equation of insurance coverage. Depending largely on the specific insurance plan you have, your policy may cover your entire stay at treatment. Other plans may only wish to cover a set number of treatment days, which may present difficulties if you require medical detoxification and stabilization.

Once again, the number of days allotted may also depend on whether you attend a public or private treatment facility as well. Since private facilities tend to be more expensive, you may reach the maximum treatment coverage faster than you would a public facility.

However, don’t let this impact your decision when choosing which addiction treatment facility to attend. Different factors such as quality, credentials, and treatment options are just as important if not more so than cost. Deciding to attend a program that has a high success rate is also imperative. You don’t want to settle for less than you need or deserve when it comes to addiction treatment.

That’s why we here at AAA Mental Health Community Services have made a commitment to our clients to always provide different payment options. We believe addiction care should be accessible and affordable, and we can work with you to make your treatment needs a reality.