Alcoholism and Drug Rehab That Accepts MedCost Health Insurance North Carolina

Cornerstone of Recovery Accepts Medcost for Drug Rehab

How bad is the drug problem in North Carolina? In 2017, the personal finance website WalletHub released a study on the “States with the Biggest Drug Problems,” and the Tarheel State ranked in the Top 20. According to a report by the Raleigh, N.C., News and Observer newspaper, “the study compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 15 metrics – from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and meth-lab incidents per capita. WalletHub drew its data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FBI, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, among other sources.” In 2017, according to the News and Observer, North Carolina saw nation’s second-highest increase in opioid deaths — a clear sign that addiction is a serious problem in North Carolina, just as it is in the rest of the country. Fortunately for N.C. residents, Cornerstone of Recovery is just on the other side of the Great Smoky Mountains and offers some of the best addiction treatment in the nation. Our commodity is hope — that any addict can stop using, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live, and we work with a number of insurance plans, including MedCost, to help those who suffer get the help they need. Those with health insurance might be surprised to discover that their plans offset some, or all, of their drug rehab costs, from medical detox to residential inpatient to intensive outpatient. At Cornerstone, we understand that financial strains can be a detriment to the recovery process, and we have trained staff members who work diligently with your MedCost benefits so that you can get the most out of treatment without the worry of how to pay for it.

Why Does Medcost Pay for Addiction Treatment?

In 1956, the American Medical Association officially diagnosed alcoholism as a disease, and 31 years later, addiction was classified as the same. Ever since, the U.S. government has taken steps to make sure substance abuse treatment coverage is offered on equal footing with medical insurance benefits. In 2008, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) required health insurance companies and group health plans to offer equal benefits for mental health services that they do for medical care, and in 2010, the Affordable Care Act — known as “Obamacare” — made substance abuse treatment part of the behavioral health continuum of insurance coverage. As a result, addiction was recognized as a legitimate medical need, which means that coverage for its treatment can’t be denied out of hand, and that plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace cover behavioral health treatment. That means companies like MedCost — which provides insurance coverage for thousands of individuals in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia — are required by federal law to cover at least part of your residential addiction treatment.

Why Use Your MedCost Policy at Cornerstone?

A number of drug and alcohol treatment centers accept some form of health insurance, but not all treatment centers provide equal levels of service. To get the most out of your MedCost behavioral health benefits, it’s imperative for you to do your homework: Look into the centers that take MedCost and find the one that meets your treatment needs and provides you with the best chance at sustained, long-term recovery. At Cornerstone of Recovery, we’ve been a leading provider of such benefits for almost 30 years. We’ve treated thousands of addicts and alcoholics from across the country, many of whom are living fulfilling lives as responsible, productive members of society. We’re partnered with a number of major industries, including five major railroads and four major airlines, as well as a number of professional organizations, but everyone who comes to us for drug and alcohol treatment is given the same opportunity. Whether they make six figures a year or are effectively homeless, we help them discover that life without the shackles of addiction can be one worth living. We combine traditional 12 Step recovery with clinically proven scientific therapies to get to the root of the issues that contribute to addiction, and our work is done on a beautiful new four-facility campus in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, right outside of Knoxville, Tenn. We provide a whole-person approach to treatment that takes into account the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient, and works to provide therapy to each facet of their lives.

Does My Particular MedCost Policy Cover Treatment at Cornerstone?

We take patients from around the North Carolina region who have MedCost plans and choose to use their behavioral health benefits to seek addiction treatment with Cornerstone of Recovery. It’s important for those potential patients to evaluate the specifics of their individual MedCost plans in order to determine the exact nature of coverage it provides, but our team of Admissions counselors and Utilization Review specialists are on call 24 hours a day to help you do so. We’ll go over the fine print, explain your benefits to you if you don’t understand them and help you get the most coverage possible from your MedCost plan.

It’s important to us that when you arrive, you’re ready to focus on getting better, not on how you’re going to pay for it. Addiction often leaves lives in disarray, and the last thing those who suffer need or want is the added strain of financial hardship. At Cornerstone, we work diligently to address all concerns you have about the financial obligations your MedCost plan may or may not entail. They shouldn’t be a roadblock to your recovery, and we encourage you to call us today at 865-685-4086. We’ll assist you in verifying your MedCost benefits and initiate the process that puts them to work, serving youyou’re your recovery from addiction.