Rehab Insurance Coverage in Mississippi
Most of the rehab centers in Mississippi accept insurance, check whether your insurance covers rehab treatment.
Does Your Insurance Cover Treatment in Mississippi?
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
BCBS: Mississippi Insurance for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers
If you or a loved one are looking for drug rehab for a substance use disorder (SUD), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that those who get into and remain in treatment discontinue using drugs and improve the social, occupational, and psychological aspects of their lives.1 NIDA defines drug and alcohol addiction as a chronic disease, and like other chronic diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, it can be managed successfully.1
In Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance is known as Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. Policy holders can access a variety of drug and alcohol treatment services including medical detox, outpatient care, inpatient care, medications for addiction treatment, and counseling and therapy.
Does BCBS Cover Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment in MS?
While every health care plan can vary in terms of what is covered, under the Affordable Care Act, Marketplace health insurance plans must cover mental health and substance abuse services as essential health benefits.2 These benefits can include mental and behavioral health inpatient services, psychotherapy and counseling, and substance use disorder treatment.
To find out what is covered under your Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi health care plan, verify your benefits now. You can also speak with a representative at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi or contact an American Addiction Centers admissions navigator at
Ambetter
Ambetter of Mississippi: Health Insurance for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers
There are numerous drug and alcohol rehab options in Mississippi, offering services like detox centers, outpatient counseling, and inpatient rehab. All Ambetter insurance plans in Mississippi cover essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act, which includes mental health and substance abuse services.1, 2 Coverage for rehab treatment is guaranteed, but your exact coverage depends on different factors including where you live and which plan you have.2
Substance use disorders in Mississippi contribute to a growing number of deaths and injuries each year. Overdose deaths increased by 49% from 2019 to 2020 in Mississippi.3 Those involving synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, increased by an alarming 125%.3
Opioids are the most abused drugs in Mississippi and were responsible for 69% of overdose deaths in 2020—more than any other substance.3 Synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, were involved in 53%, and amphetamines were present in 39%.3
Over 38% of people aged 12 and over in Mississippi reported using alcohol in the previous month.4 211,000 people in Mississippi were estimated to have an alcohol use disorder in 2020.4 Of those, 201,000 did not receive the help they needed.4
Does Ambetter Cover Rehab Centers in Mississippi?
Ambetter offers Gold (Secure Care), Silver (Balanced Care), and Bronze (Essential Care) plans with different benefit options, premium levels, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs. Their plan offerings were expanded in 2022 to offer more choices for every budget as well as new virtual access plans.1
Your coverage and out-of-pocket costs will depend on which plan you have.5 The amount covered may vary for outpatient and inpatient services. Some plans require that you obtain prior authorization for some services.5
You can verify your coverage by calling Ambetter, verify insurance coverage from the website, or call to speak with an admissions navigator.
