A whopping 91.5% of Americans had health insurance in 2018 for various medical needs. However, some insurers are up to their old tricks, making even more profits by denying basic care for people who suffer from substance use disorders and addiction. High deductibles and no out-of-network benefits are becoming the norm with many plans. Contracted…
Addiction treatment clients that are involved in a traditional program may feel that it is just another form of punishment—not treatment at all. Treatment centers often reinforce that idea through “clinical over-reach,” insisting on highly restrictive care in practically all cases. Clinical over-reach (too intense for too long) damages the therapeutic bond that addiction professionals…
When you make the decision that it’s time for help with your substance use disorder, you might find the decision a little more complicated than expected. Drug rehab, the most common approach for treating addiction, comes in both inpatient and outpatient formats. The best approach for you can depend on your addiction and life circumstances.…
The attached article by Deni Carise articulates a continuing and growing problem in the health insurance market, inadequate coverage for substance use and mental disorders. Its nothing short of “bait and switch.” They clearly say the coverage is there, but when the claim is submitted, they switch the conversation to “medical necessity, pre-certification, day limits, managed…
