Aetna Insurance for Drug Detox

Aetna is an insurance company that provides healthcare through employer-paid benefit programs and Medicare. Aetna has 23.1 million medical members and is contracted with an estimated 1.2 million treatment providers. Many people have health insurance coverage through Aetna, which can be used to offset the cost of drug and alcohol detox. Depending on the type of Aetna insurance plan you have, you may be able to use your medical benefits at an in-network detox center like Briarwood. If you choose to use your Aetna health insurance to pay for drug detox, coverage details will vary based on your individual insurance policy. Although this webpage will provide helpful answers to many of the frequently asked questions about using Aetna insurance for drug detox, your insurance provider will be able to provide the most up-to-date information regarding your insurance coverage for detox services. Getting insurance to pay for drug detox can be a confusing process, but it doesn’t have to be. Simply complete this free and confidential form to find out if Aetna will pay for your detox treatment. There is no obligation to commit to treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aetna Coverage for Detox

Will my Aetna insurance cover drug and alcohol detox?

If you have Aetna insurance, your policy may cover some or even all of your drug and alcohol detox treatment at Briarwood. Coverage options and costs will vary based on the limitations of your insurance plan. You can verify your benefits and coverage details by calling Briarwood Detox Center or by submitting this confidential form online.

What types of detox does Aetna cover?

Aetna offers coverage for several types of drug and alcohol detox programs to help individuals who are struggling with addiction. Aetna coverage can be used to help pay for a medically-assisted inpatient detox program, which is what we offer here at Briarwood. We highly recommend a medically-assisted detox program, as it is the safest and most comfortable way to detox.

How can I verify my Aetna insurance coverage?

If you’d like to find out if your Aetna insurance plan will cover drug and alcohol detox at Briarwood, you can call our admissions specialists to complete a confidential insurance benefits verification over the phone. This process is free and only takes a few minutes to complete. Our admissions specialists can remain on the phone with you while we complete the verification or give you a call back with the results at your earliest convenience.

Will anyone else on my insurance policy be notified if a verification of benefits is completed?

No. The insurance benefits verification process at Briarwood is completely confidential.

Do I have to commit to treatment if Briarwood completes a verification of benefits for me?

There is absolutely no obligation to enroll in treatment, even if we verify your insurance benefits for you. We will simply provide you with your insurance benefits information and you can decide to enroll in a detox program at Briarwood or seek treatment elsewhere. If you have any additional questions about your coverage or our detox services during this process, we are happy to answer them.

Do I have to pay to begin the admissions and insurance verification process?

No. The insurance verification process at Briarwood is completely free.

If Aetna will not cover the full cost of detox, how can I pay for the remaining balance?

If, when we verify your insurance benefits, we find that Aetna will not cover the full cost of detox treatment at Briarwood, we will explore several other payment options with you. These may include Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), financed payment plans, third-party healthcare loans, HSA funds, or a discounted out-of-pocket payment.

What other benefits does Aetna offer for addiction treatment?

Upon completion of your detox program, you may want to continue your addiction treatment with an inpatient or outpatient rehab program. Aetna also offers coverage for many of these addiction treatment services, including inpatient and outpatient drug rehab and group and individual therapy. Coverage provided by your specific insurance policy, the severity of your addiction, and any co-occurring mental health issues will all play a role in the rehab center you choose.

We Work Directly with Aetna to Verify Your Insurance Coverage

We understand that verifying your insurance benefits can make the search for a detox center more complicated and stressful. Our goal is to make it as easy and stress-free as possible for you. The Briarwood admissions team communicates directly with Aetna on your behalf to verify your insurance benefits and ensure coverage for your detox treatment. Insurance benefits verification at Briarwood is a quick and easy process that can either be completed over the phone or by filling out our online form. The choice is yours. All we need from you is:

• The name of your insurance provider
• Your member ID number
• Your date of birth
• Your insurance company’s telephone number (this can be found on the back of your insurance card)