Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health Provider Overview

With more than 4 decades in the health insurance industry, Baylor Scott & White Health is a well-known health insurance company that provides service to nearly a quarter million members throughout the United States.¹ The company covers a wide range of healthcare services, including addiction treatment.² If you or a loved one has Baylor Scott & White Health insurance and you are wondering how to pay for drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment, review the information below to learn about how addiction recovery programs may be covered under their plans. While specifics vary from plan to plan, this page can help you understand what you may be able to expect when it comes to insurance coverage for rehab with Baylor Scott & White Health.

This page is intended to be a general overview of how Baylor Scott & White Health covers addiction and mental health services, not a comprehensive guide on the subject. For specific questions about your plan and Baylor Scott & White Health coverage contact a Baylor Scott & White Health representative directly and learn about how to pay for rehab.

Does Baylor Scott & White Health Cover Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment?

Thankfully, Baylor Scott & White Health coverage for alcohol rehab and drug rehab is available for plan members.² A main stressor for many people who are ready to start rehab surrounds how to pay for addiction treatment.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 required all major health insurance companies to offer behavioral health coverage to plan members.^3,4 Thankfully, it’s simple to find rehab covered by Baylor Scott & White Health. Depending on your plan, you may be eligible for full or partial coverage of a variety of behavioral and psychological health treatments, including medication management, cognitive therapy, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and substance use disorder (SUD) rehabilitation.²

Which Types of Addiction Treatment Does Baylor Scott & White Cover?

The specific types of coverage for Baylor Scott & White Health alcohol addiction treatment and drug addiction treatment will depend on your individual situation and plan.

Several levels of care may be fully or partially covered, including:^5,6

• Detox. Drug and alcohol detox provides the medical care necessary to safely remove drugs and alcohol from the body in preparation for an inpatient or outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment program.
• Inpatient. Inpatient addiction treatment offers residential, around-the-clock care and typically lasts for 3 to 6 weeks.
• Outpatient. Outpatient addiction treatment programs vary widely in intensity. Your care provider will work with you to determine whether outpatient care is the right fit for you, and if so, which type of outpatient treatment makes the most sense for your needs.
• Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Intensive outpatient addiction treatment programs offer similar services to day treatment on a more relaxed schedule and may only require you to attend treatment some days of the week.
• Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs). Partial hospitalization rehab programs offer an intense treatment schedule in which you’ll report to the hospital for full days of treatment while still returning home to sleep at night.
• Aftercare. Your aftercare program will help you maintain your sobriety after you leave formal treatment and may consist of therapy, 12-Step program participation, and more.

How To Use Baylor Scott & White for Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Learning more about your Baylor Scott & White Health drug and alcohol addiction treatment coverage can help you begin the process of recovery.

There are a few different ways to check your Baylor Scott & White Health rehab coverage:

• MyBSWHealth Go to the website (https://my.bswhealth.com/login) or download the app and log in to get information about your coverage and what your plan offers. 
• Check the benefits packet you were given by your employer when you selected an insurance plan.
• Call customer service. For Medicaid members, use the number on your insurance card or login to the site.

In most cases, Baylor Scott & White Health insurance provides coverage for addiction treatment and mental health services. Just be sure you choose a facility that is within the BSW network or that your plan allows you to use out-of-network facilities.

Baylor Scott & White Health Coverage for Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

Many people who seek treatment for substance use disorder are also in need of co-occurring disorder treatment. Co-occurring disorders occur when a patient experiences both a mental health issue and SUD.