Summit Detox Accepts Optum VA CCN Mental Health Rehab Insurance

If you or someone you love is looking for a rehab that accepts Optum VA CCN mental health insurance, contact us today at 888-995-5265 to have our team run a confidential, no-cost verification of your benefits, or by CLICKING HERE to complete our insurance form.

If you or your loved one is a veteran, you know how challenging life back in the community can be for those who have served. Veterans face numerous issues when they return from service, including mental health challenges. From depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mental health problems affect many ex-service people and reduce their quality of life.

The 2018 VA MISSION Act authorized the VA Community Care Network. The Act was designed to give veterans greater choice over their healthcare, allowing the VA to deliver world-class, seamless customer service through a VA facility or a community provider. Optum is a health insurance provider that identifies itself as being honored to partner with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the VA’s new Community Care Network. Optum helps veterans access quality healthcare in the community without worrying about the cost.

Optum’s mental health provider team, Optum Behavioral Health, covers a range of mental health care services, including psychiatry, behavioral facilities, and access to behavioral health practitioners. Optum VA CCN mental health rehab options include inpatient, outpatient, and hybrid services to suit the veteran’s needs.

The exact services covered will vary from plan to plan. Call Summit at 888-995-5265 to verify your insurance and confirm coverage.

How Does Optum VA CCN Mental Health Rehab Work?

If you or a loved one is a veteran, the first step is to contact the VA. VA staff will determine, based on eligibility criteria, if the veteran should receive community care. The VA then sends the client’s referral and medical record to a healthcare provider. After the healthcare provider receives and approves the referral, the veteran schedules an appointment and begins treatment. After treatment, the provider bills Optum for the care.

What Are The Optum VA CCN Mental Health Rehab Eligibility Criteria?

To be eligible for Optum VA Mental Health Rehab coverage, the veteran must need a service unavailable at a VA medical facility. Alternatively, the veteran must live more than a 30-minute drive from a VA medical facility that provides the service. Additionally, the veteran will be eligible for Optum VA CCN coverage when the wait at a VA facility for mental health care is longer than 20 days. Finally, even if these criteria are not met, a VA staff member may still determine that it is in the veteran’s best interest to receive care in the community.

If you are still unsure about your eligibility or what your plan covers, call us at 888-995-5265. Our friendly team will verify your insurance and explain your options.

Optum VA CCN Mental Health Rehab Coverage

Optum VA CCN will cover inpatient and outpatient mental health treatments. Inpatient mental health programs involve a stay at a mental health facility. They usually include a combination of medication-assisted treatment, supervision by a mental health professional, therapy, and the management of any concurrent health issues. Outpatient treatment usually focuses more on therapy and integrative medicine, sometimes combined with medication.

There are also intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization programs. These typically combine elements of residential care and outpatient care. For example, a client may spend most of the day (9 am to 3 pm) at the facility but spend the nights at home. These hybrid programs are well-suited to clients with ongoing care responsibilities at home or who want to continue working during treatment.

One of the biggest advantages of Optum VA CCN mental health rehab coverage is that it includes a variety of integrative treatment approaches that many other insurance providers do not cover. Optum Behavioral Health covers the following treatment options in addition to more conventional mental health treatments:

• Hypnotherapy: Hypnotherapy involves a deep state of relaxation combined with intense concentration. A qualified mental health professional leads hypnotherapy sessions. Proponents of hypnotherapy say that those who undergo the treatment are suggestible to improvements. Repeated messages and positive images are often used to try and make the mind more open to change.
• Biofeedback: A mind-body technique that helps participants gain control over their physiological responses to stress. The technique uses breathing exercises and awareness. By monitoring them with medical devices, Biofeedback helps clients become more aware of their bodily responses. For example, a client may have their heart rate measured with an electrocardiogram (ECG). It is thought that by becoming more aware of the processes within their bodies, clients can learn to better control them.
• Relaxation techniques: A wide range of techniques are available, from guided meditation to breathwork and guided imagery.
• Native American healing services: Indigenous traditions are rich in powerful healing ceremonies such as sweat lodge gatherings and smudging. A traditional healer leads many, while others are more focused on group activity and sharing, not unlike modern group therapy.

Additionally, Optum insurance covers Tai Chi and massage therapy. Tai Chi is an ancient martial art that is gentle, low-impact, and focuses on breath.

These less traditional approaches to treating mental health problems have not been studied as extensively as traditional forms of therapy, but they are reported to work anecdotally. Results vary from person to person. Integrative mental health treatment approaches can be especially beneficial when traditional approaches have been tried but are ineffective.

Integrative behavioral health solutions can also be helpful for clients suffering from chronic pain concurrently with mental health challenges. Often, treating both concerns simultaneously is the most effective strategy since physical health impacts mental health and vice versa. Although some alternative approaches do not yet have solid evidence of traditional medical treatments, many people report that they help with a range of problems, including the long-term impact of physical injury.

Will Optum VA CCN Mental Health Rehab Cover Therapy?

Yes. Optum VA CCN mental health rehab programs cover a range of therapy options that can help veterans with a wide range of mental health challenges. Therapy has been proven to help many people with symptoms of PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder), depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Moreover, therapy has been demonstrated to help with physical symptoms such as chronic pain.

Therapy techniques vary and include:

• CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy): Offers practical techniques for changing negative thought patterns by retraining the brain. Activities include positive self-talk and journaling.
• ART (accelerated resolution therapy): Aims to replace negative images with positive ones using the client’s eye movements. ART is especially suited to clients who find it difficult to talk about traumatic experiences as it eliminates the need for the talking component of therapy.
• Psychodynamic therapy: Based on the work of Sigmund Freud, this form of talk therapy focuses on the relationship between the client’s past, including early childhood, and their present.
• Humanistic therapy: Focused on the client’s personal strengths, this form of therapy aims to work with the individual and boost feelings of self-worth.
• Group therapy: Focuses on bringing people together under the supervision of a mental health professional to share and explore difficult experiences in a safe setting. It is often used for people who have engaged in harmful behaviors and habits.

Your mental health professional will determine the form of therapy that is most suitable for you. It is common to try multiple therapy approaches before finding the most effective one.

Will Optum VA CCN Mental Health Rehab Coverage Include Medication?

Yes, most eligible veterans have access to appropriate medication for the treatment of mental health problems. Navigating medication can be overwhelming, which is why ongoing guidance from a mental health professional is crucial. One or more medication changes may be required throughout treatment to achieve the desired results.

Optum’s coverage of medication costs and coverage duration will vary from plan to plan. To learn more about what will be covered, call us at 888-995-5265 to verify insurance and explore the details of your plan coverage.

Summit – VA Community Care Network-Approved Provider of Quality Care

At Summit, we understand how important good mental health is to every client’s quality of life. We also know that veterans, who often face multiple challenges, deserve compassion and quality treatment in the community. This is why we partner with Optum VA CCN insurance, which always has veterans’ best interests at heart. With a dedicated team and a wide range of covered treatments, it is a great choice if you or your loved ones served and need mental health care.

We always consider the full range of circumstances that affect clients, from lifestyle and environment to any co-occurring health conditions. If you want to begin your journey toward better mental health today, don’t hesitate to call us at 888-995-5265. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will guide you through your insurance coverage and treatment options.