Yes, insurance may cover mental health rehab, but the extent of coverage can vary based on the specific insurance policy and the treatment needed, among other factors. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 20081 requires most insurance plans to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorders equivalent to medical and surgical care coverage.
Insurance plans cannot impose higher deductibles, co-payments, exclusions, or limits on the number of mental health and substance use disorder treatment visits than they do for medical and surgical care. However, some insurance plans may have specific mental health rehab coverage requirements, such as pre-authorization or particular providers.
In addition, according to the Affordable Care Act, no one may be refused access to health insurance because of a pre-existing condition.2 This implies that all health insurance carriers must cover mental health care and treatment services to the same extent as physical or surgical care.
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