Insurance Accepted for Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Find out what your plan may cover before making a treatment decision. LACATC verifies TRICARE, VA benefits, Medi-Cal, and commercial plans, and can also discuss unlisted plans and private-pay options. Verification is free and confidential. Coverage, authorization, and out-of-pocket costs depend on your plan and clinical review.
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Marketplace plans include mental health and substance use disorder services as essential health benefits
Source: Healthcare.gov - ✓
Federal parity law requires addiction coverage equal to other medical care
Source: SAMHSA - 15.6%
Only 15.6% of Americans with a substance use disorder received treatment in 2023
Source: SAMHSA
Insurance rules and plan documents can include substance use treatment benefits, but they do not guarantee that a particular facility, service, medication, or length of stay is covered. Review the options below, then request a benefits check for the plan-specific details that apply to you.

TRICARE
Military health coverage for active duty, retirees, and families, accepted at every level of care. You served, and this benefit is yours to use.
we accept TRICARE insurance for veteran addiction treatment →
VA Benefits
VA Community Care Network coverage for enrolled veterans when VA facilities cannot provide timely local care. We handle the VA paperwork.
we accept VA benefits for veteran addiction treatment →
Medi-Cal
California's Drug Medi-Cal program covers detox, residential, and outpatient care. Same clinicians, same facility, same standard of care as every patient.
we accept Medi-Cal for addiction treatment →
Blue Cross Blue Shield
BCBS and Anthem plans, including out-of-state BlueCard coverage. Deductible, copays, and authorization requirements explained in writing.
we accept Blue Cross Blue Shield for addiction treatment →
Aetna
Aetna PPO, EPO, and HMO plans with behavioral health authorization managed for you, start to finish.
we accept Aetna insurance for addiction treatment →
Cigna
Cigna and Evernorth-administered plans covering detox through outpatient care, with every review handled by our clinical team.
we accept Cigna insurance for addiction treatment →
UnitedHealthcare
UHC, UMR, and Optum-managed plans accepted across all levels of care, with expedited handling for urgent detox admissions.
we accept UnitedHealthcare for addiction treatment →FAQ
Know what your plan may coverbefore you decide.
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