Does United Healthcare cover rehab in San Diego, CA?

Yes. United Healthcare covers substance abuse treatment in San Diego under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Coverage includes medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment.

Verifying your United Healthcare benefits

Call the behavioral health number on your United Healthcare card. Ask about substance abuse benefits, deductible, copay, prior authorization, and in-network facilities in San Diego. Most treatment facilities verify your insurance for free.

Finding in-network facilities

Search our directory for facilities in San Diego accepting United Healthcare. Call facilities directly to verify current network status. Out-of-network benefits may also apply.

If denied

Request peer-to-peer review. File internal appeal. Request independent external review. See our appeal guide.