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Assessing Cigna Rehab Coverage for Teens in Residential Treatment and Outpatient Programs

It’s vital that individuals and families have the resources they need to pay for substance abuse treatment. Especially for teens, an age group where early intervention is both possible and essential, getting help is critical. For many, insurance is what makes treatment viable.

Cigna health plans help people cover a range of health care services, including mental and behavioral health services.

Your Cigna plan may include benefits for adolescent mental health or substance use treatment. What applies to care at Artemis depends on the specific policy and the services your teen needs.

Our admissions team can help review available benefit information and discuss estimated family costs. Call with your teen’s insurance card handy to start the conversation.

At Artemis Adolescent Healing Center, treatment is planned around the teen’s needs and family circumstances. We can explain our programs and help you understand the next steps for seeking care.

Does Cigna Cover Teen Treatment Programs at Artemis?

Call Artemis in Tucson to discuss your teen’s needs and request a review of the relevant Cigna benefits.

A benefits review helps you plan, with estimated costs and any approval steps to consider. Cigna determines coverage and payment under the policy; admission also depends on clinical fit and program availability.

Cigna Coverage for Teen Addiction Treatment Support

Cigna plans may cover residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services when plan terms and medical-necessity criteria are met. Available benefits and the family’s financial responsibility must be confirmed for the specific plan.

Residential Treatment for Teens

Teens in our residential treatment program live on-site at our home-like center from their admission date to their discharge date. Staff members are present 24/7. Youth in this program participate in a highly structured treatment schedule, consisting of:

• Daily group therapy.
• Individual therapy sessions.
• Family therapy (if possible).

We have many amenities and healthy recreational activities for teens to enjoy outside of therapy sessions. Fresh, nutritious meals and snacks are provided. Family visitation is allowed.

Partial Hospitalization Programs

Partial hospitalization day programs (PHPs) are a type of outpatient treatment. They’re highly structured. The amount of therapy your teen receives will be very similar to that of a residential program. However, youth in PHP sleep and live at home during the program.

Some enter PHP as an alternative to teen residential treatment. Others step down to PHP after finishing teen residential treatment. Your teen’s starting level of care, and how long programs last, will depend on their unique needs and circumstances.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs

Our intensive outpatient programs for teens are the next step down from PHP. The program has a significantly lower time commitment than PHP. Teens in this level of care come to therapy at Artemis a few hours per day on treatment days.

This is an ideal choice for teens who need (and are able to) balance substance use disorder treatment with other obligations, like a typical school schedule. Again, it can act as a starting level of care, or it can be part of a step-down approach.

Discuss Payment Options with Artemis

If insurance coverage leaves costs for your family to pay, or you do not have insurance, tell admissions what you are concerned about.

• Ask for an estimate of the proposed services and which costs may be your responsibility.
• Discuss the payment arrangements currently available for your circumstances.
• If you are exploring outside financial assistance, check its eligibility rules and whether it can be used for the proposed care.

Our team can explain current options so you can make an informed decision. Financial assistance and payment arrangements depend on availability and eligibility.

Starting a Teen Treatment Program Using Cigna at Artemis

Artemis strives to make the intake process straightforward. Here’s a little bit about what your family can expect when starting a treatment program at our center.

Verify Insurance Coverage

Call with your teen’s Cigna card or policy information to begin a benefits review. Our team can explain the information received and any follow-up needed.

If the plan requests more information or denies a request, our team can discuss the next steps and any documentation or review options that may be available.

Complete a Pre-Intake Call

A pre-intake call gives you a chance to discuss your child’s needs and ask about our programs. You can have this conversation while benefit information or approval decisions are still being reviewed.

Comprehensive Intake Evaluation

Comprehensive intake evaluations are crucial for teens entering treatment for substance abuse and mental health conditions. Mainly, these involve:

• Seeing a healthcare provider (e.g., their primary care physician) for a medical evaluation.
• Completing a verbal interview (about current symptoms, past experiences, and anything else relevant to their care).

This alerts you and us about any possible medical complications a child might be facing. It also helps us find the best approaches to care for their needs.

Program Start Date

If the clinical assessment supports admission and the necessary arrangements are in place, our team can discuss a start date. We can also explain what to bring and what your family can expect.

Clinical Excellence at Artemis and What to Expect From Our Cigna Rehab Programs

Artemis Adolescent Healing Center prioritizes clinical excellence and compassionate, person-centered care. Our approach to treatment and dedication to serving our community sets us apart.

Dual Diagnosis Care for Mental Health Disorders

There is a high prevalence of co-occurring mental and behavioral health conditions in youth affected by substance use disorders.[1] Many teens entering alcohol and drug rehab have one or more co-occurring mental health concerns. For example:

• Anxiety disorders.
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• Bipolar disorder.
• Self-harm behaviors.
• Eating disorders.
• Depression.
• Personality disorders.
• Trauma and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).

Dual diagnosis care at Artemis addresses substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns together. Families can ask which recommended services may be included in their Cigna benefits.

Our treatment facility works with all of these conditions and others affecting teens in our residential and outpatient drug rehab programs. Research shows that this supports better health outcomes.[2]

Master’s and Doctorate Level Medical and Mental Health Providers

Who will be working with your teen? Artemis has a team of highly qualified, licensed clinicians on our staff. These include, but are not limited to, master’s- and doctorate-level therapists, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners.

Families are welcome to see proof of staff licensure and qualifications. It’s important to know that your child’s in good hands.

Collaborative, Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care acknowledges the impacts of trauma.[3] It focuses on identifying strengths and avoiding retraumatization.

We collaborate with families while taking a trauma-informed approach that supports teens and helps them find what works.

Highly Personalized Treatment Plans

All teens in our mental health and substance use treatment programs get individualized treatment plans. This makes it possible to:

• Address other mental health concerns.
• Use specific therapeutic interventions (e.g., trauma-focused therapies) that fit their needs.
• Choose the right starting level of care and treatment trajectory.

We’ll work with your teen and family to adjust their care plan as they make progress.

Evidence Based Treatments

Our teen mental health and addiction treatment programs use the most up-to-date, scientifically backed therapies. Treatment plans at Artemis are comprehensive. We use a combination of different therapies so that teens get a thorough, effective set of skills. For example:

• Dialectical behavior therapy.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy.
• Motivational therapies (e.g., motivational interviewing).
• Supportive treatments and activities (e.g., art therapy, exercise).
• Trauma therapy.

If applicable, providers are available for medication management.

Call Artemis for Teen Rehab Support Using Cigna Insurance

Artemis provides adolescent behavioral health treatment in Arizona. Our team works with families seeking support for mental health, substance use and co-occurring concerns.

Whether you are exploring residential or outpatient care, our team can discuss available programs and how an assessment helps identify an appropriate level of support.

Call (520) 614-8647 to learn about our programs, request a benefits review and discuss estimated costs.

References

1. Köck, P., Meyer, M., Elsner, J., Dürsteler, K. M., Vogel, M., & Walter, M. (2022, February 24). Co-occurring mental disorders in transitional aged youth with substance use disorders – A narrative review. Frontiers in psychiatry. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8907594/
2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2024, October 3). Co-occurring disorders and health conditions. National Institutes of Health. https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/co-occurring-disorders-health-conditions
3. What is trauma-informed care?. Home. (n.d.). https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/national-center-for-relational-health-and-trauma-informed-care/what-is-trauma-informed-care/