Using Your Union Insurance to Go to Rehab
Individuals who are dealing with substance abuse or addiction, may not get the treatment they need because of certain roadblocks, including taking time off work or school, stigmas surrounding addiction treatment, and the expenses of drug and alcohol rehab. Fortunately, many health insurance plans, especially union insurances, cover behavioral health and mental health services, which includes substance use-disorders.
Thanks to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, the law has required coverage for mental health, behavioral health, and substance-use disorders to be comparable to physical health coverage. This means that insurers must treat financial requirements equally between mental health coverage and physical health coverage. Depending on your insurance plan, it may cover some or all of your drug and alcohol rehab you may need.
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How to Find a Rehab that Accepts Your Union Insurance
There are several ways to find rehab centers that accept union insurance. One way is to call your insurance company and ask for a list of addiction treatment centers that are in network with your insurance plan. You can research each one and try to figure out which one fits your needs best.
Another way is to go through an employee assistance program (EAP), like Union First. Figuring out your addiction treatment needs and which treatment centers are reputable, can be overwhelming. Depending on the severity of your addiction plus any other unique needs, will determine what kind of addiction treatment program you need. Union First can help you figure out what kind of treatment program is best suited for you, whether that may be inpatient drug rehab or outpatient drug rehab, or whether you need to start with medical detox. We can then match you up with treatment providers who match your needs and take your insurance, which will eliminate hours of searching on your own and the risk of ending up in a treatment center that is not right for you. EAPs like Union First can improve your chances of successful addiction recovery the first time around.
Addiction Treatment Options for Working Professionals
Another roadblock for many union workers who are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and want help, is taking time off to attend a substance abuse program. Many assume the only type of drug rehab is residential inpatient treatment where you live at the treatment facility for an extended period of time. However, outpatient programs can provide you with the addiction treatment you need and allow you to continue going to work or school. Outpatient addiction treatment programs can schedule your recovery therapies around your obligations, including in the early mornings, evenings, or the weekends. Outpatient programs are better suited for those with milder addictions and supportive home environments.
Executive drug rehab is another option for those who need more intensive residential inpatient treatment. These treatment programs will allow the use of phones and computers during designated work times so you can work remotely from the rehab center.
Behavioral Health and Job Protection with Union First
Union First employee assistance program goes beyond helping you find the right addiction treatment program that accepts your insurance. We also help protect your job while you are in recovery treatment. Many workers are also hesitant about taking time off to get addiction treatment out of fear of losing their job from either their employer finding out about their drug addiction or because of taking time off. Our experts know how to use federal and state laws that protect your job, benefits, and salary while you get behavioral health treatment, and we will help you navigate those laws with ease so you can focus on your recovery.
If you would like more information about our services or would like help finding an addiction treatment center that takes your insurance, please give us a call today. Our representatives are available 24/7 to help you in any way they can.
Click here for job protection & behavioral health, call Union First today at (855) 215-2023.