Your Recovery
Starts Here.

Insurance Coverage for Alcohol Rehab: Help is Possible in California

insurance coverage for alcohol rehab

The Importance of Insurance in Alcohol Addiction Recovery

Alcohol rehab is a transformative experience that offers an opportunity to address your history of alcohol use and develop the confidence and ability to enter into a life of health, wellness, and sobriety. As you’re preparing to enter into alcohol rehab, there are often several questions that emerge including the cost of addiction treatment and if insurance coverage is offered for your alcohol rehab program. In California, there are a variety of insurance policies available with varying levels of coverage that support you in receiving the appropriate levels of care and evidence-based treatment methods to assist you in overcoming your alcohol use disorder. 

Alcohol addiction is a personal disorder that is complex and impacts the lives of each person in individual ways. Depending on the severity of your alcohol use, you may require different levels of intensive professional intervention to safely overcome the physical alcohol dependence. This can include specialized treatment approaches through medical therapies, medication-assisted treatment, specific advanced therapy options, or holistic treatments. In cases where medications like Zoloft are used, patients often ask, how long does Zoloft stay in your system, as understanding the duration and effects of medications is crucial in treatment planning. At Resurgence Behavioral Health, each patient will be offered a personalized treatment plan that includes the necessary treatment methods to help you safely address and heal from your alcohol use disorder. This plan considers the pharmacokinetics of medications used, such as Zoloft, ensuring their safe and effective application in treatment. The range of treatments and services offered can influence the cost of your rehab program, providing financial barriers to accessing the treatment you require. Insurance coverage offers a reprieve from the full costs of treatment and enables you to reduce the costs so that you can remove any unnecessary barriers to accessing quality addiction treatment programs.

Insurance coverage helps to open the door to different treatment possibilities to ensure you have a comprehensive treatment plan. There are insurance plans that offer coverage for detoxification, inpatient residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and aftercare programs that enable you to have long-term support in your recovery process. As you’re beginning to explore the options for alcohol rehab, you must take the time to explore your insurance plans to find the best treatment options available for you. 

Addiction Treatment that
Just Works

Individualized treatment programs delivered in a comfortable, relaxed setting promote healing in your recovery journey.

Navigating the Types of Coverage for Alcohol Rehab

There are different types of insurance coverage available for alcohol rehab and if you’re exploring the options for coverage for your addiction treatment program, it’s important to know what the options are. One option to choose from is private insurance that includes a broad range of coverage for various alcohol rehab services. This can include access to inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, access to individual addiction counseling, and the option to participate in medication-assisted treatment. Each private insurance plan will have different levels of coverage so it’s important to speak with the insurance provider to understand the extent of the benefits offered. 

Another option is state-funded insurance programs or Medicaid that offer support to anyone who does not have access to private insurance. These insurance plans may have limitations to the types of treatment you can participate in. With that said, these insurance plans open the doors for addiction treatment support that may not have been financially possible without them. There are different plans available through these state-funded programs and it is important to navigate the different options available to find the right one for you and your recovery goals. 

A Deeper Dive into Alcohol Rehab Treatment Options

Alcohol rehab is an individualized process that can be completed through different levels of care that all maintain the same goal of supporting patients to overcome their addiction and gain the confidence and skills to maintain long-lasting addiction recovery. Resurgence Behavioral Health offers comprehensive approaches to addiction treatment that give appropriate levels of care and therapeutic approaches to recovery and healing. 

Inpatient rehab offers a structured option for addiction treatment that invites patients to reside within our recovery center to undergo addiction therapy and treatment. Patients who enter into inpatient rehab will be provided with an individualized treatment plan that incorporates multiple forms of evidence-based therapy methods, holistic therapies, and medical treatments to ensure they heal from the impacts of alcohol use disorders within their bodies, mind, and spirit. Patients may be invited to participate in addiction treatment methods such as detox, individual or group therapy sessions, addiction counseling, medication-assisted treatment programs, and holistic therapies. 

Outpatient rehab is another option for alcohol rehab that invites patients to engage in leading evidence-based therapy methods while having the flexibility to create and participate in a treatment schedule that works best for their needs and current lifestyle. Patients can attend the recovery center for addiction therapy sessions while having the option to return home or to a sober living house each night. At Resurgence, we offer different levels of care for outpatient treatment including a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). A PHP invites patients to attend the recovery center during the day for therapeutic sessions and treatments for up to 6 hours a day. Whereas, an IOP is the most flexible option that invites patients to attend the treatment center for counseling and addiction treatment programs for up to 3 hours a day intermittently throughout the week. 

The Duration Factor: How Long is Alcohol Rehab?

alcohol rehab insurance coverage

As alcohol rehab is a personal journey, the length of time that someone is in alcohol rehab will vary depending on your specific needs and goals for addiction treatment and recovery. Several factors can influence the length of time that someone is in rehab including the severity of your alcohol addiction, any presenting physical health concerns, if they are presenting co-occurring mental health disorders, and how you respond to treatment. 

Patients entering into alcohol rehab may have to go into different phases of addiction treatment which can alter the length of time that someone is in alcohol rehab. Detox is often the first step in a recovery process as it allows the body time to release the physical dependency that has developed on alcohol and free your body and mind from the influence of alcohol. Alcohol detox typically lasts for approximately a week. Once you have detoxed from alcohol, you’ll be free to enter into an alcohol rehab program. Patients have the option to participate in short-term rehab which can last for 30 days or long-term rehab options for 60 or 90 days. 

If you choose to attend an outpatient rehab program, there are often longer timelines that you can engage in addiction treatment. The flexibility of these programs allows you to create a treatment schedule that fits best for your lifestyle while ensuring you have the proper support to maintain long-term addiction recovery. 

Decoding the Fine Print: How to Understand Your Insurance Policy

Insurance policies can often be extensive and complex. If you’re unfamiliar with reading and understanding insurance policies, it can feel overwhelming to try and decipher the extent of your insurance policy. At Resurgence Behavioral Health, we want to help remove any confusion for you and support you in understanding the coverage options available to you. Our team can verify your insurance and support you in navigating the levels of care available to you so that you can access the best forms of addiction treatment that will foster your overall addiction recovery goals. 

Why Choose Resurgence for Alcohol Rehab in California

Resurgence Behavioral Health is the leading choice for California residents seeking support in an alcohol rehab program. Our comprehensive, whole-person integrated approach to addiction treatment combines leading evidence-based therapy methods, medical treatments, and holistic therapies throughout our full continuum of care. Through our personalized treatment plans, patients are supported in addressing their physical alcohol dependence, healing from the underlying causes of their addictive behaviors, and supporting you in establishing the appropriate life skills and coping strategies to maintain long-term addiction recovery. We believe in your ability to put your alcohol use behind you and with the right tools, you can discover a new life free of substance use and immerse yourself in an exciting, healthy lifestyle in sobriety. Call our admission team today to hear more about our treatment programs, and discuss costs and insurance options so you can begin your road to recovery today.

Addiction Treatment Services We offer

David Rofofsky
David Rofofsky
After growing up in New York, David chose to get help with substance abuse in California because of the state's reputation for top-tier treatment. There, he found the treatment he needed to achieve more than nine years of recovery. He's been in the drug and alcohol addiction rehab industry for eight years and now serves as the Director of Admissions for Resurgence Behavioral Health. David remains passionate about the field because he understands how hard it is to pick up the phone and ask for help. However, once the call is made, someone's life can be saved.


Research | Editorial

Does your Insurance Cover Rehab?

At Resurgence, we accept most PPO insurance. Verify your insurance now.