MercyCare Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab Coverage

Using MercyCare for Treatment at Changes Healing Center

Let’s answer your topmost question right now: Changes Healing Center accepts many forms of MercyCare drug rehab coverage. In fact, you have access not only to our substance abuse treatment programs but to treatment for all your mental health needs.

At Changes, we offer psychiatric services and inpatient treatment or outpatient programs to meet each person’s rehabilitation goals. Our Joint Commission-accredited treatment center is easy to reach, conveniently located in Phoenix, Arizona.

You deserve to end the suffering of substance use disorder. We encourage you to read about how your Mercy Care coverage can apply to therapy and make you feel whole again.

Mental Health Counseling Services

All clients at our Phoenix residential treatment setting, partial hospitalization programs, or intensive outpatient programs receive counseling from a licensed therapist. Counseling helps get to the heart of why the substance abuse started to begin with. For some, it might be a lack of coping tools or trauma. Services can include:

• Individual therapy, where each individual works privately to discover addiction causes and take proactive steps to change them.
• Group therapy provides peer support and allows continued growth in a welcoming, inclusive setting.
• Family therapy helps family members fully understand substance abuse and behavioral triggers.

We provide a range of therapeutic environments to ensure a well-rounded recovery experience.

Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders

Co-occurring disorders are a situation that requires the addiction treatment team to devise a care plan to help recover from two conditions – a substance use disorder and a secondary, underlying condition. You might also hear the treatment team refer to this as a dual diagnosis.

Secondary conditions can (and often do) include:

• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Disordered eating

Those in recovery frequently use alcohol or a particular drug as self-medication, muting the symptoms of the second condition. Some who come to Changes have been diagnosed and are aware they need support for both disorders.

However, some people are surprised to learn they need that additional help. Either way, alcohol and drug rehab must help in healing both conditions to be safe and long-lasting.

Medical Detox in a Supportive Setting

At Changes, through partner facilities we offer medically-supervised detoxification through partner facilities that occur in a 24/7, inpatient setting, as well as a sub-acute detox option in-house. In a clinical environment, individuals receive care from a specialized team that tracks physical and emotional well-being as the drug of choice metabolizes and leaves the body. Metabolization and elimination of the substance start within a few hours.

Mercy Care Insurance often covers the cost of this service, as access to professionals during detox is necessary to ensure safety. Should you face severe or even life-threatening symptoms, the clinical team will prescribe specific medications to stabilize you.

These are just three services that Mercy Care will provide, depending on your care needs.

Factors that Influence What’s Covered

When people call to speak with us about treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, a frequent question is how Mercy Care determines precisely what’s covered. That’s where things can get tricky. It explains why we always suggest you contact us to coordinate your rehab services.

Mercy Care will examine several factors to decide whether you’re eligible for inpatient or outpatient programs. When you call us for help, we’ll ask you to provide some basic information, which we need to relay to Mercy Care when asking for treatment -re-authorization on your behalf. Because we abide by HIPAA, all information you share will be confidential.

• Before we call your insurance provider, we need your basic contact data to reconnect with you.
• Group and member ID numbers from your Mercy Care card, including prescription information. If you have additional insurance coverage through a spouse, that might also help lower your out-of-pocket costs.
• We’ll also speak with you about any past addiction treatment. Have you been to treatment but relapsed? Is this your first time receiving rehab services? Your treatment history can play a key role in determining benefits.

We Helped Laurel Get Her Rehab Services Covered

Laurel struggled with PTSD resulting from a traumatic childhood and parents who both struggled with crack cocaine abuse. Once entering early adulthood, the nightmares and flashbacks would strike at all hours of the day, leaving her exhausted. She started drinking and experimenting with different drugs to stop the interruptions. Laurel found that taking Adderall during the day helped her focus on her tedious minimum-wage job, while alcohol helped her sleep at night.

Over time, she grew increasingly dependent. After miscarrying her first pregnancy, Laurel knew she could no longer shoulder the trauma alone. Still mourning the loss of her baby, she reached out to Changes and learned they accepted her Mercy Care coverage. They even called the insurance plan to pre-approve her services without any co-payments, relieving her worries about treatment costs.

Laurel’s complicated trauma and polysubstance addiction qualified her for residential services. After detoxing the drugs and alcohol with medicine to keep her safe, she spent hours with a therapist who helped her confront her chaotic upbringing and miscarriage. After several weeks, Laurel stepped down to outpatient services. Laurel stayed clean and has set boundaries, rarely interacting with family members who still use drugs. She’s enrolled in community college and hopes to get a better job soon.

Changes + Mercy Care Coverage = Effective Addiction Treatment

You’re ready for professional support for your drug or alcohol abuse. What are the next steps?

While Changes accepts many, if not most, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and Mercy Care plans, you should still contact our admissions team directly for confidential verification. Our experts will make your plan benefits easy to understand, avoiding any confusion or mistakes about the many details of what’s covered.

A quick, confidential call will provide accurate information about your coverage. After receiving your rehab approval, our team will ensure a customized program that meets your specific needs. Call us today (no need to schedule a time!) and get the help you or your loved one need, now.