COBRA Eating Disorder Coverage

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Eating disorders are serious and possibly life-threatening medical conditions, and seeking professional help is the most important step in the recovery process. Statistics show that only 1 in 10 of the 24 million people who suffer from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorders receive the medical treatment they need. Failure to seek prompt medical treatment can increase your risk for developing a number of serious medical conditions, including:

• Chronic or severe dehydration
• Kidney disease
• Clinical depression
• Gastric bleeding or rupture
• Cardiovascular problems including heart failure

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act is a federal program designed to provide a continuation of coverage for those who would otherwise lose access to their health insurance. Call to learn more about how COBRA can help you extend your health care coverage if you have recently left your job.

Using COBRA for Eating Disorder Treatment

Loss of medical coverage can leave many sufferers to battle their eating disorders on their own. Patients whose policies don’t cover the recovery programs they require may find it difficult to pay for them out of their own pockets. COBRA is an invaluable resource when it comes to extending coverage for the treatments you need to begin rehabilitation.

The often misunderstood nature of eating disorders can cause sufferers to underestimate the severity of their disease. Having easy access to appropriate care and specially designed treatment programs is essential to ensuring full and complete recovery. Calling to discuss the options offered by using COBRA for eating disorder treatment can be an important first step in overcoming this serious disorder. With access to wide range of treatments and programs, patients can look forward to a healthier and brighter future.

Does COBRA Cover Eating Disorders Rehab Programs?

COBRA can provide extended medical coverage for various programs and treatments, allowing you to begin the recovery process. If you or a family member is struggling with an eating disorder, learning more about the rehab programs that can be made available to you is of critical importance. Even a short phone call can help you understand how you can extend your medical coverage should you lose your insurance due to the end of employment or another issue.

Searching for the right recovery program can leave many patients feeling lost and overwhelmed, especially if they seek treatment for the first time. The extended coverage and financial assistance that may be available through COBRA can make an important difference. Calling is an important first step for anyone suffering from an eating disorder and wanting to start on the path to recovery.

Inpatient Treatment Length COBRA Will Cover (28-30, 60, 90+ Day)

Eating disorders have the highest instance of mortality of any mental illness. Having unobstructed access to the professional treatment and programs you require is absolutely essential to successful recovery. For patients seeking treatment for the first time and for sufferers who require intensive or lengthy treatment programs, a loss of insurance coverage can be a serious obstacle. Failing to arrange for continued coverage can prevent you from accessing the most appropriate and effective medical treatments available.

Details regarding specific programs and treatment options that continued coverage through COBRA may provide will allow you to find the resources to assist you in the recovery process. Failing to seek prompt and effective treatment can lead to a number of complications or medical conditions stemming from your eating disorder. Having continued medical coverage for a wide range of inpatient treatment options will ensure you can begin your recovery in the best way possible.

COBRA Coverage for Eating Disorders With Dual Diagnosis

For those who are suffering from more than one eating disorder or those whose disorders are exacerbated by depression, alcoholism or other forms of mental illness, enrolling in a specialty treatment program may be the only effective means of treatment available. With a number of emotional and behavioral issues contributing to an eating disorder, seeking treatment can be a great challenge for dual-diagnosis patients. Call and learn more about how you can extend your insurance coverage through COBRA to ensure you are not left without the benefits and coverage needed to seek treatment.

Attempting to overcome an eating disorder is never easy, and many patients find that a complete recovery remains an elusive goal. If you or someone close to you is suffering from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, seeking help can make a difference. For dual-diagnosis patients, having access to intensive care and comprehensive treatment programs that are tailored to their specific needs is invaluable.

Specialty Eating Disorder Treatments Using COBRA

Enrolling in a program that will provide you with the best treatment and care available is never a concern that should be taken lightly. Given the serious nature of any eating disorder, having to choose between your health and your ability to meet your basic financial needs is a situation that no patient or family should have to face. With the extended coverage and insurance benefits available through COBRA, finding the specialty eating disorder treatments and recovery programs can be a much easier undertaking.

How to Cover What Insurance Doesn’t Pay For

Inpatient recovery programs can cost up to $30,000 a month, leaving many uninsured patients struggling to find the care they so desperately need. Financial assistance for patients who may be limited in terms of their payment options is available in the form of various governmental programs. COBRA can help those who may be faced with a loss of medical coverage through the loss of their job or reduction in hours of employment to maintain their existing or prior coverage. To find help in treating eating disorder problems and the cost of treatment, call our 24/7 helpline today.

Verify Insurance Coverage and Find the Best Treatment Programs

Learning more about the coverage and treatment options that a continuation of your insurance coverage can provide will allow you to find the best treatment program for you. Call to find answers to your questions and to learn more about the benefits that you may be available to you through COBRA. Learning how you may be able to extend your health insurance coverage could be as simple as making a phone call.

Failing to properly treat an eating disorder can put patients at risk of suffering from severe and even life-threatening complications. If you are struggling with anorexia or bulimia, or if you suspect that a friend or family member may be suffering from an eating disorder, the decision to seek help can make a critical difference. COBRA can provide you with the means to extend your health insurance coverage, ensuring you have access to a wider range of treatment options and recovery programs. Call for more information.