Does BCBS of Maryland Cover Drug Rehab?

Why BCBS of Maryland Covers Drug Rehab

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland Insurance Company recognizes that the goal of treatment at a BCBS of Maryland drug rehab center is the same as for other any other kind of facilities, which is to help you overcome a medical condition and then lead a life that is free of problems relating to that condition. Specifically, BCBS of Maryland recognizes that drug treatment helps you to develop the skills necessary to engage in life-long recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

BCBS of Maryland drug rehab Step One: Detox

The first step in the process of BCBS of Maryland drug rehab is called detox. During this stage, you will be assessed in order to find out what drug or drugs you are using, for how long, and how much is currently in your system. This is done by way of a urine drug screen. Because programs for detox and BCBS of Maryland drug rehab are in a medical setting and both physical dependence and addiction are recognized as medical conditions, the results of your drug screen and information disclosed during your assessment are strictly confidential as any other medical information is. All of this is done in order to make a treatment plan that will best serve you.

During detox, you will be giving certain medications in order to wean you off of drugs and alcohol in both a safe and comfortable manner. Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome and Benzo Withdrawal Syndrome are two very real and very serious conditions that involve uncomfortable and even frightening symptoms that could lead to coma and death if not treated properly. If you are detoxing from painkillers or other opiates, you will be given other specific medication to manage your withdrawal symptoms and keep you as comfortable as possible in the detoxification process.

BCBS of Maryland drug rehab Step Two: Rehab

The rehab stage can last up to 30 days, sometimes longer, and offers safe haven while you heal and recover from your drug use. During rehab, you will have all your needs provided for including nice, comfortable housing and well-balanced meals while you are given key, life-saving information about substance abuse and addiction. You will attend both individual and group therapy sessions where you will begin to heal your mind while healing your body and you will learn tools and coping methods in order to live a healthy lifestyle once you leave the program with BCBS of Maryland drug rehab.

Outpatient Treatment

BCBS of Maryland insurance may also cover outpatient treatment. This is known as Intensive Outpatient Program, or IOP for short, and offers group therapy sessions and some individual sessions with a therapist during the day at a location separate from the inpatient housing. Some people live at home while they attend IOP but it is highly suggested to live in a halfway house or other sober living community while taking part in IOP in order to support you in your recovery and success at sobriety.

Palm Partners does accept health insurance, however, we are not affiliated with BCBS of Maryland. Please give us a call at  1-800-951-6135 for more information.