Overview

Provider Type

  • Participating Physician Groups (PPG) 
    (does not apply to HSP)
  • Hospital 
  • Ancillary

Health Net covers acute care (detoxification) services for alcohol and drug abuse based on medical necessity. Services include diagnosis, medical evaluation, treatment, detoxification services, and referrals for further assistance. Coverage for acute care does not have a maximum number of admissions and must be provided even if the problem is determined to be chronic.

Plans also cover alcohol and drug or substance abuse rehabilitation on an outpatient and/or inpatient basis. Outpatient treatment can include partial hospital programs (PHP) day treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, or just outpatient sessions. Coverage may include treatment on an inpatient basis in a residential substance abuse facility or on an outpatient basis for day care substance abuse treatment programs. Refer to the member's Evidence of Coverage (EOC) or Certificate of Insurance (COI) for specific plan coverage.

Exclusions and Limitations

For plans that cover acute medical care (detoxification) only, non-medical ancillary services and substance abuse rehabilitation services are not covered. This exclusion does not apply to Individual Family Plan (IFP) Ambetter HMO and Ambetter PPO members.