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Mental Health Support

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3. Well yes it is, on paper. But the

Reply to Denninmi (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 17, 2012, 06:29 PM

Aug 2012

approved treatments for that are all rehab facilities.. not a locked down in patient psych unit.. apparently.

The paperwork we got WITH the plan says
"Unlimited days, no co-pay" for addiction services AND psychiatric services. The phrase that's not in the paperwork they give US is

"to be determined by medical necessity"

THAT apparently is where the small print lies. THAT'S where the real "death panels" are.

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Beyond furious. (Insurance claim denial) [View all] HelpmeHelp Aug 2012 OP

Is alcohol abuse not a covered disease under the insurance plan? Denninmi Aug 2012 #1

Right, some providers, elleng Aug 2012 #2

Well yes it is, on paper. But the HelpmeHelp Aug 2012 #3

Talk to the admitting physician. See if he/she can back you up and write a statement Denninmi Aug 2012 #4