Anthem Substance Abuse Coverage

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Berman November 6, 2023

Written by
Brian Chasin On November 6, 2023

Learn More About Our Anthem Drug Rehab in New Jersey.

Medically-Reviewed By: Dr. Jeffery Berman
Written By: Brian Chasin
Updated: November 6, 2023

Anthem Drug Rehab in New Jersey

Treatment for Drug & Alcohol Addiction

If you or someone you love takes drugs or drinks heavily, you have a significant risk of developing serious substance problems. And if this risk becomes a reality, you need prompt treatment for the symptoms affecting you. In the U.S., health insurance is widely used to help cover the expense of seeking treatment.

Insurance coverage often only applies when you seek help in your state of residence. But what happens if you or a family member needs rehab while living in another state? If you have the right insurance provider, you can still get help meeting your rehab expenses. One provider that has options for this kind of scenario is Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. There is an Anthem program specifically designed to help you pay for health care while out of state. And one of the covered forms of care is treatment for substance abuse or addiction.

Looking for Anthem alcohol rehab or Anthem drug rehab in New Jersey? You’ll find it at SOBA New Jersey, a facility that features a wide array of recovery options. Every day, we work with insurance companies to provide ready treatment access to their policyholders. That includes Anthem members seeking out-of-state help for the problems affecting them.

SOBA New Jersey is a drug and alcohol rehab center in N.J. that accepts Anthem insurance. Our New Jersey addiction treatment programs can help you or a loved one overcome substance abuse problems.

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To learn more about our New Jersey drug and alcohol treatment, contact us online or dial (888) 229-7989. We are available 24/7 to assist you. If you would like an immediate callback, fill out the form below.

The Basics of Anthem Health Insurance

How Exactly Does Anthem Health Insurance Work?

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is a subsidiary of Elevance Health. It provides in-state health insurance for people living in the following states:

Colorado
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Ohio
Maine
Georgia
Kentucky
Virginia
Wisconsin
Nevada
Indiana
Missouri

Affiliated companies also provide insurance in California and New York. Roughly a third of all Americans get their health coverage from Anthem or one of its affiliates. What’s more, Anthem insurance is accepted by well over 1.5 million healthcare providers across the U.S.

Like any other health insurance company, Anthem offers coverage for a vast range of health-related needs. It also offers a variety of plans for individuals and families of all ages. Some people acquire their coverage independently, while others receive it as a workplace benefit.

Anthem HMOs

Many Anthem plans function as health maintenance organizations (HMOs). HMOs tend to feature low costs for monthly policy premiums. However, they typically offset this advantage by restricting your coverage to in-network providers outside of emergency situations. In addition, most HMOs only cover you for treatment obtained in your home state.

Anthem PPOs

In contrast, some Anthem plans function as preferred provider organizations (PPOs). On the downside, PPOs typically charge you more in monthly premiums. But on the upside, they give you more choices when it comes to using your desired treatment provider. It will cost you more to use an out-of-network PPO provider. Nevertheless, you will still get coverage for at least some of your expenses. Importantly, you don’t necessarily have to be in your state of residence to receive this coverage.

Have more questions about the basics of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield? The helpful staff at SOBA New Jersey is happy to answer them.

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The team at Soba NJ understands that it can be overwhelming to reach out for help. If you are not ready to make a phone call, feel free to text with one of our caring treatment coordinators right now.

Using Your Coverage for New Jersey Anthem Rehab

New Jersey is not one of the 14 states in which Anthem directly operates. But you can still use your coverage to help pay for Anthem drug rehab in New Jersey, as well as alcohol rehab. How is this possible? The company maintains a nationwide PPO network that lets you access out-of-state treatment.

The name is this network is BlueCard PPO. BlueCard essentially gives anyone with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) insurance access to the entire BCBS system. This system operates under various names in every U.S. state. It also operates in Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. An overwhelming majority of the nation’s doctors and hospitals participate in it in one way or another.

You do not have to go through a separate signup process to access BlueCard PPO. It’s available to everyone with an Anthem health insurance plan. However, you do need to take certain steps when using your PPO coverage. The list of these steps includes:

Making sure the form of care you need is covered by your insurance
Checking to see if you need preapproval for that care
Confirming that the doctor or facility you use is part of the BlueCard PPO network
Presenting your insurance I.D. card and pointing out Anthem’s PPO-in-a-suitcase symbol, which alerts your provider to your coverage

Want to know more about using your Anthem coverage? The company maintains a member services hotline you can use to gather additional information. You can also consult one of SOBA New Jersey’s in-house admissions specialists.

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“I have been to other treatment centers and was never successful in maintaining sobriety. Thank you so much to Soba for helping me get my life back on track. I look forward to my future!”

I have so much to be grateful for because of SOBA. Megan

"The entire staff of SOBA is there for you...and give you the resources and strength to stay well. They showed me that there's nothing wrong with asking for help and carried me when I didn't have the strength or will to stand on my own.”

SOBA answered my call on the first ring and saved my life. Mike

"Entering recovery was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. It was also one of the smartest, and one I wish that I had made 20 years ago. Last week I reached my 10-month clean date. I’d like to express my gratitude.”

I'm forever grateful to you all. Amanda S.

“If you want top-quality care then SOBA is the place to be. The staff from top to bottom are caring, understanding & well educated on addiction. If you want your life back then put your trust in SOBA.”

Because of them, I'm clear-minded & I have the most important thing back in my life, my family. Scott K.

“I want to say thank you to everyone at SOBA. I came to them totally broken. The staff there helped me get my mental health straightened out all while getting me off any and all drugs for the 1st time in 24 years.”

They SAVED MY LIFE. They can save yours. Mike P.

Covered Services for New Jersey Anthem Addiction Treatment

What types of substance treatment services are covered by Anthem health insurance plans? To some degree, the answer to this question may depend on the details of your policy. However, as a rule, Anthem is a committed provider of coverage for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs), i.e.:

Clinical addiction to medication, drugs or alcohol
Non-addicted substance abuse that impairs your personal or social function

All effective treatments for SUDs are tailored to individual needs. This means that any two recovery plans may feature different rehab options. But no matter your situation, Anthem/BlueCard PPO will likely provide coverage for your core treatment requirements. Top examples of these core recovery options include:

Substance detoxification (detox) under medical supervision
Psychotherapy or counseling
Medication
Combined medication and therapy, i.e., medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Additional treatment for a mental health condition that occurs alongside an SUD

The typical Anthem plan helps cover the expense of outpatient rehab programs. There’s also a good chance that your plan will help you pay at least some of the cost of inpatient or residential care.

At SOBA New Jersey, you can make ample use of your BlueCard PPO out-of-state coverage. That’s true because we offer the full range of services covered by the average Anthem insurance policy. Talk to us today to find out more about these covered services.

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Turn to SOBA’s Anthem Alcohol Rehab and Anthem Drug Rehab in New Jersey

As an Anthem policyholder, you have access to one of America’s most extensive out-of-state health coverage networks. The name of that network is BlueCard PPO. This insurance option helps you meet your treatment expenses regardless of your location in the U.S.

SOBA New Jersey is not only a nationally accredited provider of substance rehab services. We also accept Anthem’s BlueCross PPO as one of our many payment options. This means that you can combine top-quality treatment with reduced expenses for many kinds of services.

No matter the form of substance use disorder affecting you, we can help. In addition, we can help you recover from other mental health issues that complicate your SUD recovery. Contact us today to talk to one of our admissions experts. We’re happy to be your source for Anthem drug rehab in New Jersey.

Call us at (888) 229-7989 or contact us online using our free and secure submission form.

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We provide free transportation services for clients within a 5-hour distance of our New Brunswick, NJ rehab facilities. This service is for individuals in need of drug or alcohol detox that are unable to find transportation to our facility. This service includes transportation from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

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Table of Contents

Anthem Drug Rehab in New Jersey

Treatment for Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Get a Confidential Callback Now

The Basics of Anthem Health Insurance

How Exactly Does Anthem Health Insurance Work?

Begin Your Journey

Using Your Coverage for New Jersey Anthem Rehab

Don’t see your provider? Don’t Worry.

Verify Your Insurance Benefits

Travel Assistance

Flexible Technology Policy

Gourmet Meals Daily

Luxury Amenities

Real Stories. Real Recovery.

Hear From Our Recovering Clients

Covered Services for New Jersey Anthem Addiction Treatment

We Work Hard to Make Going to Rehab Affordable

Turn to SOBA’s Anthem Alcohol Rehab and Anthem Drug Rehab in New Jersey

Courtesy Client Pick-Up Within 5 Hours of Our Location

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