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Anthem Blue Cross Mental Health Coverage for Teen & Adolescent Treatment

Many insurance plans cover treatment at Newport Academy. We are In-Network with Anthem Blue Cross, one of the leading healthcare companies in the United States, providing comprehensive health plans in California that include behavioral healthcare coverage. The Anthem Blue Cross mental health provider network includes:

8.6 Million

Members in California

65,000

California Care Providers

38

CA Counties Covered

Anthem Insurance Coverage for Teen Mental Health Treatment

At Newport Academy, we are passionate about the world-class treatment services we provide to individuals struggling with teen depression, teen anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and teenage substance abuse. With Anthem Blue Cross mental health coverage, families have access to the exceptional clinical leadership and positive outcomes that set Newport Academy apart as the leader in providing comprehensive treatment services to youth in the United States.

If you have medical insurance through BCBS, mental health or substance abuse treatment may be covered as part of your plan. Our dedicated team of utilization review specialists is on hand to ensure that as much of your teen’s or young adult’s treatment as possible is covered by insurance. If Newport Academy is the best fit, based on your teen or young adult’s diagnosis and your Blue Cross Blue Shield mental health coverage options, we’ll find the right treatment location and begin the admissions process immediately.

Does Anthem Blue Cross Insurance Cover Mental Health Treatment for Adolescents?

Anthem Blue Cross therapy coverage includes various options for mental health treatment, including a range of Anthem Blue Cross residential treatment centers. Many Anthem Blue Cross plan participants choose to use their health insurance benefits to pay for teen residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), or IOP (Intensive Outpatient Programs) with Anthem Blue Cross mental health providers. The amount of coverage will vary based on the policy and the location, as well as the type of care, the level of care, and the duration of care.

At Newport Academy, we’ll support you each step of the way, beginning with a mental health assessment to determine the appropriate level of care for your loved one. Our dedicated utilization review team will quickly verify your insurance benefits, at no charge. If your Anthem Blue Cross mental health coverage requires pre-certification or pre-authorization, our team will guide you through the process.

Does Anthem Blue Cross Cover Teen Substance Use Treatment?

Treatment for qualifying mental health disorders, including teen substance use disorder, is typically offered on both an inpatient or outpatient basis. Anthem Blue Cross mental health coverage can typically cover both of these options. Insurance coverage for mental health and alcohol rehab will vary from policy to policy, but most Anthem Blue Cross behavioral health policies provide coverage for addiction treatment through a variety of in-network or out-of-network rehab or treatment centers.

What Can You Expect with Anthem Blue Cross? We’ll Help You Find Out

We understand that combing through the coverage details of your Anthem Blue Cross behavioral health insurance policy can be challenging, time consuming, and intimidating. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone. Newport Academy has a dedicated team of utilization review specialists to ensure that as much as possible of your teen’s treatment is paid for by your Anthem Blue Cross mental health coverage.

There is no cost for insurance verification at Newport Academy. Our top priority is to ensure premium and comprehensive treatment for your loved one and family, and our team of dedicated utilization review specialists has created a streamlined process that only takes a few minutes. The quickest way to verify whether your Anthem Blue Cross therapy coverage will pay for treatment at Newport Academy is by giving our team a call 24/7 at 855-404-9816, or by completing our insurance verification form.

Services Provided at Our Anthem Blue Cross Residential Treatment Facilities in California

Our Newport Academy residential treatment programs serve teens ages 12–18 and their families, providing comprehensive, personalized care. Each resident’s individualized treatment plan incorporates evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, plus academic support, to create long-term, sustainable healing. Teens participate in individual, family, and group therapy, as well as Adventure Therapy, art and music therapy, yoga, and other approaches, with services and therapists covered by Anthem Blue Cross. Newport Academy’s Anthem Blue Cross residential and outpatient programs are located in both Northern California and Southern California, including Costa Mesa, San Rafael, Orange County, Los Angeles, Castro Valley, and the Bay Area.

Treatment at our Anthem Blue Cross residential treatment centers is preven to help teens find long-lasting recovery from anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other mental health conditions. Our industry-leading outcomes show that our approach successfully heals mental health and co-occurring disorders by uncovering and addressing clients’ underlying trauma and attachment wounds.

More Frequently Asked Questions About Anthem Blue Cross Mental Health Benefits

How do I check if my Anthem Blue Cross plan covers therapy at Newport?

To confirm your medical insurance benefits, you will need to have the following information on hand when you call us:

  • The company name of your insurance provider
  • Your member ID number
  • Your date of birth

How much does it cost to verify my benefits and begin the admissions process at Newport Academy?

Our team will verify your Anthem Blue Cross mental health and substance abuse treatment insurance benefits at no charge. As part of our mission to find you and your family the most premium and comprehensive level of care, we assume the responsibility to confirm your coverage and to begin the screening process at zero cost to you.

Who else will be notified when I verify my Anthem Blue Cross mental health coverage?

The insurance verification process at Newport Academy is completely confidential, so this conversation is between Newport Academy, Anthem Blue Cross, and you. Additionally, any personal information you provide on the phone or via our website will remain 100 percent confidential.

Do I have to commit to treatment at Newport Academy if I complete an insurance benefits verification?

There is no obligation to enroll in mental health treatment or teen rehab services at Newport Academy, even if we complete an insurance benefits verification on your behalf in which Anthem Blue Cross residential treatment centers insurance coverage is awarded.

Get Your Teen the Help They Need Today, with Anthem Blue Cross Mental Health Coverage

Our dedicated team of utilization review specialists will ensure that as much of your child’s treatment as possible is covered by insurance. Get started today by filling out the insurance verification form, at no charge and with no obligation. Or give our team a call 24/7 at 855-404-9816. We are here for you and your family.

Insurance Verification Form