Illinois Drug & Alcohol Rehabs that Accept Anthem

Over an estimated 12,582,032 people call the state of Illinois, also known as The Prairie State, home.^1,2 If you also call Illinois your home, whether you live in Chicago or a suburb, and are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, know that you’re not alone. Among those aged 12 and older, from 2017 to 2019, 851,000 cited past-year substance use disorder, and 640,000 cited past-year alcohol use disorder.³ What these numbers go to show is that addiction and substance use disorder are prevalent, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of.

What’s more is that plenty of Illinoisians turn to treatment to help overcome their addiction. On a single-day count in March 2019, 50,948 Illinoisians were enrolled in a substance use disorder treatment program.³ For many, getting treatment is the best way to deal with a substance use disorder. Unfortunately, substance use treatment can come at a major cost, which can cause some to delay treatment. The good news is that if you have an Anthem health insurance plan, you may be able to use it to cover some or all of the costs associated with treatment at a rehab that accepts Anthem.

Anthem health insurance plans may provide coverage for drug and alcohol rehab or other types of addiction treatment in Illinois. In the United States, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), almost all health plans are required to provide coverage in some capacity for mental health and substance use disorders.⁴

Although this federal law requires that your plan provide coverage, each health plan is allowed to provide its own coverage details. As such, it’s important that you carefully review your summary of benefits and coverage to learn more about deductibles, network stipulations, and limitations of coverage prior to seeking care to avoid surprise medical bills whenever possible.

If you have Anthem insurance and need rehab in Illinois, your first step is to understand your plan’s benefits. Anthem plans can vary, so it’s important to confirm which services (such as detox, inpatient care, or outpatient programs) are covered. Learn more about Anthem coverage for addiction treatment to see what options may be available to you. Once you know your coverage, you can find treatment centers in Illinois that accept Anthem. Many facilities can verify your insurance benefits, estimate out-of-pocket costs, and help you with the admissions process. Starting your search early ensures you can access care quickly and avoid delays in beginning your recovery journey.

Finding a treatment facility can feel overwhelming, but knowing in advance what your Anthem insurance will cover can give you peace of mind. The good news is that checking your coverage is easy. To learn about your specific coverage, fill out the form below.

Although Anthem health plans may be federally mandated to cover all levels of addiction treatment in Illinois, the exact amounts of coverage may vary based on the specific plan you have, the type of care you need, where you seek care, and how long you’re in treatment. Only a mental health provider or doctor can determine what type of treatment you may need and how long you should stay in treatment. Once you know this information, you can begin to work with your insurance to ensure coverage.

Four common types of addiction treatment that may be covered by Anthem include the following:

• Detox: Prior to beginning treatment for addiction or substance use disorder, you may need to detox. Detoxification is the process in which you rid your body of substances, and it is often done in a medically supervised setting to properly manage any acute or potentially life-threatening symptoms of withdrawal that may occur.
• Inpatient care. With inpatient addiction treatment or rehab, you would stay and live at the facility for the full duration of your treatment, where you’ll receive round-the-clock care and assistance.
• Outpatient care. With outpatient addiction treatment or rehab, there is no overnight stay involved with treatment. Rather, you’ll go to your treatment session, which could be a therapy session or maybe a group counseling appointment, and then return home after.
• Aftercare. Once treatment is completed, many still need to receive support to stay the course of sobriety and recovery. This is often accomplished via aftercare, which could include attending group meetings on your own or living in a sober living facility.

You can find rehabs near you that accept Anthem using our search tool, which lets you filter by location, treatment type, and insurance coverage to match your unique needs.

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2. State of Illinois. (n.d.). Illinois state motto.
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020.) Behavioral health barometer: Illinois, volume 6: Indicators as measured through the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services.
4. Healthcare.gov. (n.d.). Mental health & substance abuse coverage.
5. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020, June 3). Types of treatment programs.
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7. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). What is substance abuse treatment? (Original work published 2004).