Summit Detox Accepts Aetna Mental Health Rehab Insurance

If you or someone you love is looking for a rehab that accepts Aetna 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.

Navigating mental health challenges on your own can be extremely difficult. Fortunately, if you or a loved one needs mental health support, you can turn to a dedicated health insurance provider to help you on your journey toward mental well-being. The Aetna mental health rehab programs are suitable for a wide range of mental health challenges.

Aetna is a respected and well-established health insurance provider with global coverage, and it is renowned for its extensive coverage of inpatient and outpatient mental health treatments. The exact coverage will vary from plan to plan; to verify your insurance, get in touch with our team at Summit Detox at 888-995-5265.

Aetna Mental Health Rehab Options at Summit

Aetna is one of the leading providers of mental health insurance coverage. If you are looking for mental health rehab and have Aetna insurance, you will have access to several mental health care options, depending on your individual situation. Aetna is different from many other insurance providers in that it has a dedicated, clinically trained team who will help connect you with the right type of mental health help. Depending on your diagnosis or symptoms, Aetna may put you in touch with:

• A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): a state-regulated therapy and social development provider with an MA.
• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): a state-regulated therapy and support provider with an MA.
• A Clinical Psychologist: A PhD-level, state-regulated professional therapist who is able to diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
• A Clinical Psychiatrist (MD): A PhD-level clinician who is able to diagnose and treat mental illness and mental health conditions.

Following initial contact with a suitable mental health professional, you and the mental health professional will make a decision about what type of care you need. This may include outpatient care, inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment, or support group treatment. All four are part of what Aetna calls its “ongoing mental health care” programs.

If an Aetna mental health rehab option is the right one for your mental health condition, there is a range of services you will be able to access. They include:

• Inpatient mental health treatment: This type of treatment is delivered in a psychiatric unit or division and is supervised by a psychiatrist. The treatment focuses on the shorter-term stabilization of a patient. The longer-term discharge plan usually involves ongoing outpatient care.
• Residential Treatment (Mental Health): residential treatment in a mental health facility, like inpatient treatment, focuses on stabilizing the patient. However, it’s typically more long-term and aims to fully prepare the patient for returning to everyday activities before transitioning to outpatient care.
• Residential Rehab Treatment: This type of treatment in a mental health facility involves intensive, 24/7 support, typically in situations where the patient has come from a harmful environment. It aims to break the cycle of harmful behaviors and prepare the patient for a functioning daily life at the end of treatment.
• Inpatient and Residential Eating Disorder Treatment: Eating disorders can run concurrently with other mental health conditions, but they stand alone because of the danger to physical health they can present in severe cases. Therefore, Aetna mental health rehab options include a separate treatment program that focuses on helping patients return to a healthier weight and regain healthy eating habits.

The type of professional you are matched with will depend on several factors, including prior history of mental health access, prior mental health diagnoses, and individual preferences.

Will Aetna Cover My Mental Health Treatment?

Aetna mental health rehab options, whether on an inpatient or outpatient basis, are covered by most Aetna insurance plans. Aetna is an insurer regulated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which stipulates that mental health care must be included in health insurance coverage. That means that the insurer has to cover at least part of the cost of mental health treatment. Different insurers cover treatments from different providers, so it’s always best to verify your insurance coverage before accepting services from any specific provider.

How much Aetna will cover in your case will depend on the details of your plan and the exact treatment you’ll be undergoing. Your costs will also vary depending on whether the mental health provider you choose is in-network or out-of-network. In-network providers have a contract with Aetna and provide services to Aetna-insured patients at a lower cost. This doesn’t mean that you’ll receive no coverage if you choose an out-of-network provider, but the costs will be higher.

One thing to bear in mind is that under most Aetna plans, mental health care is defined as a type of specialized treatment. Because of this designation, mental health care can cost slightly more than other types of healthcare. However, you will still receive at least partial coverage for your treatment.

It’s also important to remember that patients with diagnosed mental health conditions receive better insurance coverage for more services. Undiagnosed mental health conditions or mental health challenges without a diagnosis (for example, bereavement) are not always covered. A correct diagnosis is essential before you begin any mental health rehab program, whether inpatient or outpatient.

Reach out to us at 888-995-5265 to verify your insurance and check how much Aetna coverage you will be able to get for your specific type of treatment.

Will I Receive Ongoing Support Through an Aetna Mental Health Rehab Program?

Aetna is committed to ongoing mental health care for all patients with a mental health diagnosis. Even programs that start out as inpatient eventually transition to outpatient care. Outpatient care typically involves therapy sessions, one-on-one with a qualified mental health professional or in groups when that is more appropriate.

Ongoing therapy care will vary in frequency and type. The type of therapy you will receive will depend on your individual diagnosis and situation and will be agreed upon by you and your therapist. You may, for example, receive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), psychodynamic therapy, or another type best suited to your needs.

Some therapy options are better suited for people challenged by anxiety and help them develop healthier coping skills and resilience. For example, CBT offers patients a set of practical skills that help them change unhelpful thought habits. Journaling and positive self-talk may be used to help reprogram the mind to have a more optimistic outlook. Other forms of therapy are trauma-informed and focus on helping patients process and overcome the harmful effects of painful experiences. In cases where talking about trauma is too challenging, eye movement-based methods like ART may help replace negative images with positive ones.

Some patients will benefit from group therapy, which seeks to bring together people who are struggling with similar problems. Sharing and empathizing in a safe environment under the guidance of a mental health professional can be a powerful tool that helps patients feel supported and less alone in their struggles.

Ongoing therapy can help patients regain and maintain mental well-being and is the natural next step following more intensive inpatient treatment in many situations. Ongoing therapy can last for a few weeks, a few months, or even several years after the initial intensive treatment. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach and no right or wrong way to do therapy.

As someone who is struggling with mental health challenges or is trying to help a loved one with such challenges, you shouldn’t be worried about the expense of ongoing mental health support. To find out exactly what your plan will cover, call us at 888-995-5265 or visit our insurance verification page. Our friendly team will guide you through all of your options and the associated costs.

Will Aetna Cover My Medication?

Most Aetna insurance plans will cover medication, both the type administered as part of inpatient and residential Aetna mental health rehab programs and any long-term medications you may need as part of a mental health treatment plan.

There is a wide range of medications out there used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions and challenges. You and your mental health professional will likely explore several options before the correct medication or combination of medications is tailored to you.

A Comprehensive Approach With Aetna Mental Health Rehab Coverage

Contact us today at 888-995-5265 or use our website to verify your insurance and discuss your individual needs. Our team is always ready to help, whatever your situation.

As a partner of Aetna in treating mental health conditions, we at Summit are committed to tailoring our approach to you or your loved one’s specific situation. We recognize that mental and emotional health is essential to a good life and take into consideration your lifestyle, environment, and any co-occurring (dual diagnosis) health conditions that may be impacting your mental health. Our aim is always to prepare you for a lasting path to recovery. It may be long, but it is always worth pursuing to regain your well-being, happiness, and quality of life.