Does My Insurance Cover Drug Rehab at Desert Hope?

How Can I Check My Insurance?

Many people make the assumption that rehab will be too expensive for them and may make hasty decisions about the care they seek out. For example, they may decide to go through detox only, instead of opting for programs that provide a full range of treatments (detox, therapy, education, skills training, and more) and are more likely to result in long-term recovery.

Before making any such decisions, take some steps to see what your policy covers. You can do this in several different ways, including:

• Calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
• Calling to speak to an Admissions Navigator.
• Checking your insurance plan’s enrollment materials.

Confidential Benefits Check

Use our free and private benefits check to verify your coverage for substance abuse treatment.

Private vs. Government-Funded Insurance

Desert Hope accepts private insurance plans. Private refers to mainly the benefits plan largely funded by employers. If you receive insurance through your employer or you are on the policy of a spouse, partner, or parent who gets insurance through work, you are using private insurance. However, individual plans you pay for yourself are also private. Any insurance plan that is not offered by a state or federal agency is private.

Medicaid is a government-funded health coverage program available to pregnant people, children, the elderly, and those below a certain income level. Desert Hope accepts Medicaid coverage through:

• State of Nevada Medicaid.
• SilverSummit Medicaid.
• Anthem Nevada Medicaid.
• Molina Healthcare of Nevada Medicaid.

The extent of coverage depends on the details of one’s individual Medicaid policy.

Desert Hope does not currently accept coverage provided by Medicare.

Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment for Veterans

Unfortunately, military veterans are disproportionately impacted by PTSD and substance use disorders. More than 20% of veterans with PTSD develop an addiction.² If you’re a veteran who needs help, reach out to us. You don’t have to suffer alone. Desert Hope offers specialized treatment for veterans struggling with addiction.

TriWest provides benefits for veterans seeking treatment. For questions about our veterans’ program and how you may be eligible to receive care at Desert Hope through TriWest, please call us at .

Desert Hope is also now a community care provider (CCP) in the VA’s community care network. Veterans eligible to receive community care may be able to attend rehab at Desert Hope using their VA benefits. 

Enrolling on a Spouse’s or Parent’s Insurance

If you have lost your insurance or have experienced a change in your situation, called a Qualifying Life Event, you may be able to enroll in your spouse’s or parent’s health insurance plan during a special enrollment period.

There are four main types of qualifying life events:

Loss of Health Coverage

This includes:

• Turning 26 and aging out of parental coverage.
• Losing Medicaid, Medicare, or CHIP coverage.
• A change in circumstance that would cause a loss of job-based, individual, or student insurance.

Changes in Household

This includes:

• Getting married or divorced.
• Having a baby or adopting a child.
• Death of a family member.

Change in Residence

This includes:

• Moving to a different zip code or county.
• Moving to or from school.
• Seasonal workers moving to or from the place they both live and work.
• Moving to or from a shelter or other transitional housing.

Other Qualifying Life Events

This includes:

• Changes in your income that affect the coverage you’re eligible for.
• Gaining membership in a federally recognized tribe or status as an Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation shareholder.
• Becoming a U.S. Citizen.
• Leaving jail or prison.
• AmeriCorps members starting or ending their service.

If you need more information about whether you’ve experienced a qualifying life event you can visit Healthcare.gov’s qualifying life event page or call 800-318-2596.

Not Covered at Desert Hope? Don’t Give Up

Desert Hope is part of a broader network of treatment facilities operated by American Addiction Centers. If your insurance is not covered at Desert Hope, you may be covered at another one of our facilities. We have locations in:

• California
• Texas
• Florida
• Mississippi
• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island

If you live in Nevada, you may only be looking into programs in the state; however, it might be a benefit to you in the long run to travel away from home for treatment. Doing so can physically remove you from triggers and the people, places, and things you associate with substance use and give you a chance to refocus on what really matters to you.

Our admissions navigators can help you determine whether your care will be covered at one of our facilities when you call us at .

Other Options to Pay for Rehab

If you don’t have a current insurance policy, don’t give up. There are other payment options available to you, including:

• Grants or scholarships, such as those available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or other organizations. Check with your local behavioral health administration for more details.
• Healthcare loans or healthcare credit cards to help pay for needed treatment.
• Dipping into savings, including borrowing from some retirement programs like IRAs or 401ks.

At first, the idea of getting a loan or borrowing from an IRA may be frightening. You may think you’re destroying your future by pulling money from a retirement account. But consider the cost of not getting help now. You can always save your money again, but you won’t get a second chance to save your life.