Rehab Insurance Coverage in Alabama
Most of the rehab centers in Alabama accept insurance, check whether your insurance covers rehab treatment.
Does Your Insurance Cover Treatment in Alabama?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
BCBS of Alabama: Health Insurance for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers
The opioid epidemic has significantly impacted the nation, and Alabama is no exception. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), almost half of the reported drug overdose deaths in Alabama during 2018 were opioid related.1
The road to recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) or any other substance use disorder (SUD), begins with rehab and treatment. An addiction treatment plan may include services such as inpatient/outpatient care, medical detox, behavioral therapy, and medications.
Does BCBS Cover Rehab Centers in AL?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. If Alabama residents have questions about their Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, the company provides assistance and information via their website on topics such as health insurance basics like copays vs. coinsurance and the benefits of a primary care physician.2
In terms of drug and alcohol rehab, the Affordable Care Act requires that marketplace plans include these services as essential health benefits.3 The best way to find out exactly what your specific plan covers is to verify your benefits or call an admissions navigator at