MagnaCare is a health plan management company that provides a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of organizations and their members in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The MagnaCare network includes more than 225 hospitals and 130,000 doctors in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as an extended network of providers in other states.

If you have a health insurance policy through MagnaCare, your insurance benefits may cover the cost of drug and alcohol detox, as well as other continued care services like inpatient and outpatient drug rehab, IOP, and aftercare services.

If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you may be able to use your health insurance benefits to reduce the cost of addiction treatment. At Briarwood Detox Center, we can help you sort through the complexities of insurance and help you determine your coverage for treatment at our detox center.

Understandably, you probably have some questions about using MagnaCare health insurance to pay for drug detox. Below, we’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions regarding MagnaCare insurance and drug detox. If you have additional questions, please call our admissions team at (888) 857-0557. You may also fill out the insurance verification form on this page and one of our staff members will be in touch with you shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions About MagnaCare Coverage for Detox

Will my MagnaCare insurance cover drug and alcohol detox?

MagnaCare does cover drug and alcohol detox treatment, but the extent of coverage varies on a case-by-case basis. Your degree of coverage for drug and alcohol detox services will depend on the specific details of the insurance policy you chose.

What types of detox does MagnaCare cover?

MagnaCare covers a wide range of addiction treatment services including inpatient drug detox, which is what we offer here at Briarwood Detox Center. Although MagnaCare offers these benefits, your insurance policy may have limitations based on the type of drug detox and the location of the provider. Our admissions team can help you determine the extent of your health insurance coverage for inpatient medically assisted detox.

How can I verify my MagnaCare insurance coverage?

To verify your MagnaCare health insurance benefits, all you have to do is call our admissions team. We’ll take care of the rest! We understand that insurance can be confusing and frustrating, so we make it easy for you to verify your benefits and start treatment immediately. Verifying your benefits with a quick phone call is completely confidential and free, even if you decide not to enroll in a detox program at Briarwood.

Will anyone else on my insurance policy be notified if a verification of benefits is completed?

Your privacy is extremely important to us and we understand that any information regarding your personal health and wellness, including substance abuse treatment, is sensitive information. The insurance verification process at Briarwood is completely confidential, so no one else on your insurance will be alerted when you request our assistance.

Do I have to commit to treatment if Briarwood completes a verification of benefits for me?

No, there is absolutely no obligation to enroll in treatment at Briarwood, even if we complete your insurance verification online or over the phone for you.

Do I have to pay to begin the admissions and insurance verification process?

No, the insurance verification process is free.

If MagnaCare will not cover the full cost of detox, how can I pay for the remaining balance?

Depending on your financial ability and the remaining cost that is left over after your benefits have been applied, one of the following payment options may help you cover the remaining cost of treatment for drug detox:

• HSA funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits
• Healthcare loans
• Credit cards
• Crowdfunding/fundraising
• Out-of-pocket payments

What other benefits does MagnaCare offer for addiction treatment?

In addition to covering drug and alcohol detox services, MagnaCare may also cover addiction treatment medications used in detox and rehab, as well as addiction treatment services like residential rehab, IOP, and aftercare. If you decide to continue your addiction treatment upon the completion of your detox program, Briarwood can help you determine your eligibility and coverage for inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, IOP, and other services.

We Work Directly with MagnaCare to Verify Your Insurance Coverage

For many people, being able to use health insurance benefits for treatment is the difference between recovery and a life of addiction. If you need help accessing your benefits and maximizing them to receive affordable, high-quality addiction treatment, the staff at Briarwood can help. We can help you get insurance to pay for drug detox.
At Briarwood Detox Center, we will work directly with MagnaCare to verify your health insurance benefits and the degree of your coverage. We simplify this process by doing the legwork for you and providing you a simple, comprehensive summary of your benefits for treatment. Our goal is to give you the information you need to make an informed and educated decision about your treatment that won’t result in any unpleasant financial surprises.
To begin the insurance verification process, all we need from you is the following information:

• The name of your insurance provider
• Your member ID number
• Your date of birth
• Your insurance company’s telephone number (this can be found on the back of your insurance card)

If you’re ready to get sober, we are here for you. Don’t let the complexities of your health insurance policy keep you from getting the care you need to overcome your physical addiction to drugs or alcohol. We know insurance can be confusing but we are here to help. Call (888) 857-0557 to speak with a Briarwood admissions representative today and start your journey to recovery.