Does Humana Cover Addiction Treatment?
When it comes to alcohol and drug addiction, the cost of treatment can be a major concern. Most Humana plans provide addiction treatment coverage. Humana plans that include behavioral health benefits may include coverage for alcohol or drug addiction treatment.1 The level of coverage varies for different types of Humana Health insurance plans. Most Humana plans, including Medicaid and Medicare plans, provide a certain level of outpatient and inpatient treatment for substance abuse and mental health, though coverage varies based on the individual plan.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that all insurance companies provide some degree of coverage for the medically-necessary treatment alcohol and drug treatment. The ACA requires all health insurance plans cover behavioral health treatment, mental health inpatient services, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.2