Best Rehabs In-Network or Accepting Aetna
San Francisco, California
Counselors and therapists can help you identify factors that underly your substance use, to avoid triggers, to strengthen your motivation, and to navigate treatment options. They can also team with certified professionals to administer medication-assisted treatment. More on counseling.
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Offers free and confidential mental health support for families, youth, and young adults via mobile apps.
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Resource locator for mental health, behavioral health, substance use, and more.
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Online resource to locate free local resources to help individuals navigate mental health challenges.
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American Psychological Association member psychologists.
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Support groups provide a space for getting social support, a sense of empowerment, and motivation from people who have faced — or are facing — similar challenges and circumstances. More on support groups.
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Get involved with local non-profits working to change perceptions, policies, and laws to improve the lives of those in the recovery community. Many of these organizations also provide peer recovery support services.
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a Fellowship for anyone seeking to stop using drugs, including alcohol. NA uses a twelve-step approach focused on spiritual and personal growth steps for lasting sobriety.
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Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is a Fellowship aimed at helping alcoholics achieve sobriety through the twelve-step approach to recovery. Shared experiences and a structured, spiritual approach are central to A.A.
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SMART Recovery is a secular recovery community that uses mutual support and focuses on self-empowerment to help participants gain independence from triggering behaviors.
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The Oxford House is a shared drug and alcohol-free residence for those in recovery from substance use disorder.
How to Choose a Rehab in San Francisco If You Have Aetna
Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming, but your Aetna insurance can make it easier to choose care. Most Aetna plans cover life-saving addiction services.
Note: You may see different Aetna plan names, administrator, or behavioral health vendors depending on your coverage, employer, or state. Aetna is part of CVS Health, and behavioral health benefits are typically managed through Aetna Behavioral Health. Follow the phone number and instructions on your ID card or member portal.
What does your specific Aetna plan cover for addiction treatment?
Most Aetna plans cover addiction treatment, but benefits vary widely. Knowing the type of plan you have will help you narrow your search for the right type of care. Coverage can come through an employer, the ACA marketplace, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid and most Aetna plans use one of the network types below. Network types determine which providers you can use and if you need a referral for specific services.
| Plan Type | Out-of-Network-Coverage | Is A Referral Required? | What Does This Mean for How to Choose Care? |
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| PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) | Yes but generally at a higher cost | No | Offers a lot of flexibility to choose programs outside your area but out-of-network care usually costs more. |
| HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) | No (except for emergencies) | Yes | You must choose an in-network provider and out-of-network is probably not covered at all. |
| EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) | No (except for emergencies) | No | Treatment is only covered if it is in-network and you usually don’t need a referral. |
| POS (Point of Service) | Yes but generally at a higher cost | Yes | Combines components of HMO and PPO plans. You might need a referral for out-of-network care. |
What does Aetna cover for rehab?
Aetna will review your specific care needs and your plan to make insurance coverage decisions like they would for other medical needs, such as a heart condition or diabetes. Because of federal parity law, coverage for addiction treatment cannot be more restrictive than coverage for other medical needs.
With Aetna, coverage varies plan by plan and often state by state. Two people with Aetna may have very different benefits, even for the same treatment program.
Coverage details that often vary include:
- Deductibles, copays, and coinsurance
- Note: any plan can have a deductible
- Prior authorization needs
- How long treatment is approved for
- Differences in coverage for levels of care
- Out-of-pocket maximums that put a cap on how much you pay.
It is also important to determine how your Aetna plan would apply to the facilities you are interested in. If you reach out, a majority of rehabs will verify benefits for you for no cost and they can tell you whether the program is in-network, what your potential costs could be, and if there are any limitations on length of stay for treatment.
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Compare accredited rehab centers in San Francisco. Browse a wide range of drug and alcohol treatment options, including inpatient centers, outpatient centers, detox centers, methadone clinics, support groups, and counseling options.
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