Insurance & cost
Does Kaiser Permanente cover rehab in Treatment centers in Maryland?
Yes. Kaiser Permanente covers substance abuse treatment in Treatment centers in Maryland under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. This federal law requires insurers to cover addiction treatment at the same level as medical and surgical care.
What Kaiser Permanente covers in Treatment centers in Maryland
Medical detoxification. Residential treatment (with prior authorization). Partial hospitalization (PHP). Intensive outpatient (IOP). Standard outpatient therapy. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol. Psychiatric medication management.
How to verify your Kaiser Permanente benefits
Call the behavioral health number on the back of your Kaiser Permanente card (not the general number). Ask specifically about substance abuse treatment benefits. Request details on: deductible, copay/coinsurance, prior authorization requirements, and in-network facilities in Treatment centers in Maryland. Most treatment facilities offer free insurance verification and can check your benefits for you.
Finding Kaiser Permanente in-network facilities in Treatment centers in Maryland
Search our Treatment centers in Maryland treatment directory for facilities that accept Kaiser Permanente. You can also call the treatment centers directly to verify insurance acceptance. Out-of-network facilities may also provide coverage at reduced reimbursement rates.
If Kaiser Permanente denies coverage
Denials can be appealed. Request a peer-to-peer review. File a formal internal appeal with clinical documentation. If internal appeals fail, request independent external review. Many denials are overturned on appeal. See our complete appeal guide.