The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program was established to provide medical monitoring and treatment for individuals affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. But you may wonder, “Does the World Trade Center Health Program cover addiction recovery?” Read on for an overview of the WTC Health Program, including the services offered, eligibility requirements, and more.
You can check your WTC Health Program insurance coverage levels for drug or alcohol addiction rehab by calling us on 866-461-3339 or by using the form below.
Our admissions coordinators will interact directly with your insurance provider on your behalf, removing from your shoulders the burden of figuring out if your insurance will pay for your addiction treatment.
Yes, the WTC Health Program provides coverage for mental health services, including mental health rehabilitation, for eligible individuals affected by the 9/11 attacks. The program covers various mental and behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management, prescription drug plans, wellness programs, support groups, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment.
Additionally, the program offers outreach and education to support people in understanding the mental health resources that are accessible and how to use them. You must be registered in the program and satisfy the program's eligibility requirements, which are based on particular exposure and residence requirements connected to the 9/11 attacks, to be eligible for coverage under the WTC Health Program for mental health treatments.
Virtue Recovery Center has assisted people on their road to sobriety for years, offering treatment facilities in multiple states. Our effective treatment programs for drug addiction, alcoholism, dual diagnosis, trauma treatment, and eating disorders have been developed by expertly trained addiction treatment specialists. These plans include inpatient care and residential treatment programs, sober living options, aftercare, and more.
The Joint Commission accredits all of our inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, and we are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) while remaining HIPAA compliant. Below you'll find links to all of our centers that are part of the World Trade Center Health Program Addiction Recovery provider network:
Eligible individuals do not have to pay out-of-pocket for WTC Health Program-covered services. The program pays for the total cost of medically necessary substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services without imposing copays, deductibles, or premiums. Additionally, there are no annual or lifetime limits on coverage for medically necessary treatment.
The program immediately covers all monitoring, treatment, and pharmaceutical expenditures associated with a certifiable WTC-related health condition for responders, survivors, and others affected by the 9/11 attacks.
Workers' compensation is the main payer for responders, and the program covers the remaining costs if a responder has a workers' compensation claim for the certified condition. However, to speed up processing in certain situations, the program will pay immediately and then, as necessary, seek reimbursement from the settlement or the workers' compensation insurer.
The WTC Health Program immediately covers the one-time first health assessment and screening tests for eligible survivors. Then, once your primary health insurer has paid its portion, the program compensates the balance of your treatment and pharmaceutical costs for recognized WTC-related health conditions.
Your private health insurance is billed first by the program. Next, any public health insurance you may have, such as Medicare or Medicaid, is then billed by the program. Finally, the program covers any outstanding balance once your other health insurance providers have made payments.1
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Completing our free online form is the quickest and best way to verify insurance coverage. After checking your coverage levels with your provider, a member of our expert staff will contact you as soon as possible to review your policy and guide you through the next steps. We will keep any information you provide or discuss entirely confidential.
To get World Trade Center Health Program Addiction Recovery coverage, you must enroll and meet the eligibility criteria based on specific exposure and residency requirements related to 9/11. Once registered, you can receive medically necessary substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services without any out-of-pocket expenses, as the program pays for the total cost of services.
You can contact the WTC Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence (CCE) to access addiction recovery services. The CCE will work with you and a World Trade Center Health Program in-network inpatient addiction recovery provider to develop a treatment plan that meets your specific needs and is covered by the program. The CCE will also coordinate and monitor your care to ensure you receive comprehensive treatment.
Before receiving treatment, you may need prior authorization from the WTC Health Program for certain SUD treatment services, such as inpatient care, to ensure the services are medically necessary and covered by the program. We at Virtue Recovery Center can assist with this step. Call 866-461-3339 to get started today.
The WTC Health Program does not impose a limit on the number of times it will pay for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, including addiction recovery services, for eligible individuals affected by the 9/11 attacks. The program covers the total cost of medically necessary services.
The World Trade Center Health Program alcohol addiction recovery and World Trade Center Health Program drug addiction recovery are intended to be comprehensive and ongoing to meet your evolving needs as you progress through recovery. You may receive SUD treatment services multiple times if medically necessary and appropriate for ongoing care.
The WTC Health Program encourages you to work with your healthcare providers and the program's Clinical Centers of Excellence (CCEs) to develop and coordinate a treatment plan that meets your needs.
The WTC Health Registry of the Health Department's extensive epidemiological studies suggests that the most prevalent health impact of 9/11 is PTSD. Up to 20% of persons directly involved in the WTC attacks reported experiencing PTSD symptoms, nearly four times the proportion of PTSD symptoms in the general population.4
If you’re committed to recovery, submit a request to one of our professional admission coordinators today using the form below. Before discussing the next steps, a coordinator will address any inquiries regarding our programs, including interacting directly with your Blue Cross Blue Shield Rehab on your behalf to check your insurance coverage levels for drug or alcohol addiction rehab.
Using your Health Insurance Card, fill out all of the fields on the confidential form.
A member of our staff will contact your insurer to verify if your policy will cover your treatment
We will contact you promptly with the results of the verification and discuss the next steps
*Insurance Disclaimer: Virtue Recovery Center will attempt to verify your health insurance benefits and/or necessary authorizations on your behalf. Please note that this is only a quote of benefits and/or authorization. We cannot guarantee that payment or verification eligibility will be accurate and complete as conveyed by your health insurance provider. Payment of benefits is subject to all terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the member’s contract at the time of service. Your health insurance company will only pay for services it determines to be “reasonable and necessary.” Virtue Recovery Center will make every effort to have all services preauthorized by your health insurance company. Suppose your health insurance company determines that a particular service is not reasonable and necessary or that a specific service is not covered under your plan. In that case, your insurer will deny payment for that service, and it will become your responsibility.
*Insurance Disclaimer: Virtue Recovery Center will attempt to verify your health insurance benefits and/or necessary authorizations on your behalf. Please note, this is only a quote of benefits and/or authorization. We cannot guarantee payment or verification eligibility as conveyed by your health insurance provider will be accurate and complete. Payment of benefits are subject to all terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the member’s contract at time of service. Your health insurance company will only pay for services that it determines to be “reasonable and necessary.” Virtue Recovery Center will make every effort to have all services preauthorized by your health insurance company. If your health insurance company determines that a particular service is not reasonable and necessary, or that a particular service is not covered under your plan, your insurer will deny payment for that service and it will become your responsibility.
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