Finding the right treatment for your teen while navigating insurance coverage can be challenging and stressful.
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Finding the right treatment for your teen while navigating insurance coverage can be challenging and stressful.
This guide offers comprehensive information about Aetna behavioral health coverage for adolescents seeking treatment at Beachside in California. Understanding your insurance benefits is essential to accessing quality care for your teen while managing financial considerations.
Learn more about our teen treatment programs in California or call us now at 888-254-0916.
Yes, Aetna does provide coverage for teen mental health treatment in California.
As a major health insurance provider, Aetna offers a range of plans with behavioral health benefits for adolescents.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, Aetna must provide mental health and substance use disorder coverage comparable to physical health coverage.
Aetna covers treatment for numerous mental health conditions that affect teens, including:
Beachside is an in-network provider with many Aetna plans, making treatment more accessible and affordable. Beachside’s oceanfront setting provides a unique therapeutic environment specifically designed to help teens heal and grow while addressing their mental health challenges.
Verifying your teen’s Aetna insurance coverage for treatment at Beachside is simple and stress-free:
Our insurance specialists have extensive experience working with Aetna and can often identify coverage options you might not be aware of. We’re committed to maximizing your benefits and helping you understand exactly what to expect financially so you can focus on your teen’s well-being.
Aetna typically covers several levels of care at Beachside for teen mental health treatment, depending on your specific plan:
Residential Treatment (RTC) Beachside’s residential program offers 24-hour care in a supportive, therapeutic community. Your teen will stay in comfortable oceanside accommodations specially designed for adolescents, providing a healing environment unlike traditional treatment settings. Our residential program delivers comprehensive care for teens experiencing significant mental health, behavioral health, and substance misuse challenges. Length of covered stay is based on medical necessity determination and your specific Aetna plan details.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) Beachside’s PHP provides structured treatment during the day, approximately 6 hours daily, 5 days weekly. The program includes academic support through Beachside’s accredited educational program to ensure your teen doesn’t fall behind in school. PHP is often covered as a step-down from residential treatment or to prevent the need for higher levels of care.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) Beachside offers less intensive treatment through our IOP, typically running 3 hours daily, 3-4 days weekly. The flexible scheduling allows teens to maintain academic progress while still receiving essential therapeutic support. Our IOP focuses on continued skill development and relapse prevention, helping teens integrate new coping strategies into daily life. This level of care generally faces fewer coverage restrictions than more intensive programs.
Coverage eligibility for each program depends on your specific Aetna plan and is determined by medical necessity criteria as evaluated by Beachside’s clinical team in coordination with Aetna.
When enrolling your teen in treatment at Beachside with Aetna coverage, you can expect:
Beachside handles much of this communication with Aetna, allowing you to focus on supporting your teen rather than managing insurance details.
While Aetna provides substantial mental health coverage for Beachside’s programs, certain limitations may apply:
Beachside’s insurance team specializes in navigating these limitations to optimize your Aetna benefits and minimize uncovered expenses.
Out-of-pocket expenses for your teen’s treatment at Beachside with Aetna coverage depend on several factors:
For personalized cost information, contact Beachside’s admissions team at (888) 254-0916. We can provide a detailed cost estimate based on your specific Aetna plan.
Beachside also offers various payment assistance options, including sliding scale fees, payment plans, and scholarship opportunities for families with financial need.
Absolutely. Your family’s privacy is protected by federal regulations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and substance use disorder confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part 2) establish strict guidelines for protecting treatment information.
Beachside maintains rigorous confidentiality protocols and only shares information with Aetna that is essential for securing coverage and processing claims. Before any information is shared, you’ll complete specific authorization forms detailing exactly what information may be disclosed and to whom.
At Beachside, our programming meets the highest standards for quality adolescent healthcare.
Your teen’s well-being shouldn’t be compromised by insurance confusion or financial concerns. Beachside offers specialized mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for adolescents in a unique oceanfront healing environment, with expert staff who understand the complexities of teen development and recovery.
Contact Beachside’s admissions team today at (888) 254-0916 to verify your Aetna benefits and learn more about their teen-specific treatment approaches. Our knowledgeable and compassionate staff will guide you through every step of the insurance process and help you access the transformative care your teen deserves.