Using Group and Pensions Administrators for Anorexia Treatment

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Group and Pensions Administrators is a third-party administrator (TPA) of health insurance. Although it does not provide direct coverage for any treatment, it works closely with its client companies and their customers to provide the most effective and affordable treatments for clients.

Through its large network of health care providers, Group and Pensions Administrators offers a variety of options for mental and behavioral health treatment for various eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia. For information on using Group and Pensions Administrators to find the proper treatment and coverage, please do not hesitate to call us at . We are available around the clock and ready to assist you at any time.

Group and Pensions Administrators Anorexia Coverage

Because Group and Pensions Administrators is not an insurance company, it does not provide direct coverage for treatment of anorexia; however, the organization can work with its network of health care providers to find the best mental health care options for you or your loved one. Specific coverage may vary according to your plan, the facility in which you choose to undergo treatment, and your medical diagnosis or assessment by a behavioral health specialist. This assessment is crucial to how your treatment plan progresses, and it should be done as quickly as possible if there are any suspicions that you or your loved one may be suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Statistics show that up to 8 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, from which 7 million are women and 1 million are men. One in 200 American women suffers from anorexia, and 20 percent of these women will commit suicide or die from complications such as heart failure. If you or your loved one is suffering from anorexia, it is imperative that you seek treatment immediately. Contact your primary care physician for a medical assessment, or contact us today so we can assist you in seeking help. Anorexia is a progressive disease, and the longer you wait, the worse the symptoms will become.

Does Group and Pensions Administrators Cover Anorexia Nervosa Rehab Programs?

Group and Pensions Administrator is connected to a network of participating behavioral health facilities that are covered under each specific plan. Because of the intricacies involved in such coverage, choosing a facility or treatment plan that will best suit your treatment needs and financial situation may not be an easy undertaking.

For help in choosing the best facility for you, talk to Group and Pensions Administrator representative, or call us at . We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do not let the complexities of coverage prevent you from seeking treatment. Call us today.

According to The New York Times, the cost of eating disorder treatment can vary significantly depending on your assessment by health professionals, the severity of the condition and the length of treatment. Hospitalizations for eating disorders rose across every age group from 1999 to 2006, with increases in children under 12 as high as 119 percent and in other groups, such as adults between 45 and 64, as high as 47 percent. This is a serious condition that is finally getting the medical attention it requires.

Residential or inpatient treatment for anorexia can cost from $500 to $2,000 per day, with treatment sometimes being necessary for as long as six months. Long-term outpatient treatment costs can reach upwards of $100,000. Not all of these expenses will be covered by most insurance plans.

If you need more information on how you can work with Group and Pensions Administrators to devise a treatment plan and receive optimal coverage, please call us at . We are here to assist you.

Inpatient Treatment Length Group and Pensions Administrators Will Cover (28-30, 60, 90+ Day)

The length of your inpatient treatment, if initially approved and recommended by your team of health professionals, will depend on a variety of factors, including your progress and your response to the initial treatment. This initial assessment will be one of several you’ll undergo throughout the treatment process. The follow-up assessments will be reviewed by your team of health professionals along with a Group and Pensions Administrator representative to continue the most effective treatment based on your condition and your response to previous treatment.

Group and Pensions Administrators Options Coverage for Anorexia Dual Diagnosis

Among the most serious cases involving anorexia or other eating disorders are dual diagnoses. A dual diagnosis is the condition of being affected by an eating disorder along with another comorbid condition. Interestingly, recent research has shown that these co-occurring conditions could actually be the root of eating disorders and not the other way around. Below are a few of the most common of them:

• Alcohol or drug abuse. Between 30 and 37 percent of those suffering from eating disorders also have a previous history of alcohol or drug abuse.
• Depression: Depression has been reported in 50 to 75 percent of patients with eating disorders.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Many of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder are similar to those of eating disorders, including irrational fears, concealed behaviors and social phobia
• Self-mutilation: This is one of the most serious comorbid conditions with an eating disorder because it involves willful harm to the physical body, including cutting, scratching and pulling out of hair.

Specialty Anorexia Treatments Using Group and Pensions Administrators

According to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, family-based or at-home treatment for adolescents suffering from specific eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia was more effective than individual therapy. Because family members are the main monitors of such a therapy, it is drastically less expensive than other therapies.

Other alternative therapies used in the treatment of anorexia nervosa include:

• Equine therapy. The use of horses or other animals to both calm patients and teach lessons about control and letting go.
• Massage therapy. The physical benefits of massage therapy assist in recovery from the trauma of the eating disorder.
• Acupuncture. Sometimes practiced in combination with meditation, this therapy may help with the realigning of energies in the body.
• Yoga. When practiced moderately, the meditative and physical aspects of yoga are thought to have a beneficial effect on the recovery process.

Coverage of any of these therapies will depend on the policies outlined by Group and Pensions Administrators and its network of health care providers. Please do not hesitate to give us a call at to set up the treatment you need now. The sooner you call, the better we can assist you.

How to Cover What Insurance Doesn’t Pay For

There are various options for financial assistance that can help you pay for medical expenses that are not covered by your insurance through Group and Pensions Administrators for anorexia treatment. Various private foundations offer assistance and scholarships. Academic hospitals offer free treatment to individuals who qualify for participating in studies, which often include taking surveys and follow-up assessments. Additionally, many treatment facilities offer payment plans for any out-of-pocket expenses.

Verify Insurance Coverage and Find the Best Treatment Programs

The choice between inpatient and outpatient treatment will depend on a variety of factors. Once you have decided to seek treatment, you should seek an assessment from your physician. For more information, give us a call. The sooner you begin treatment, the better your chances of successfully overcoming your eating disorder.

As a rule, patients are first treated on an outpatient basis. If outpatient methods do not work, patients may seek other types of therapy or participate in an inpatient program. Outpatient services often involve a variety of health professionals, such as dietitians and therapists.

To verify insurance coverage for the most effective treatment for anorexia, the first step is to get a professional assessment or to call us at to get help in treating eating disorder problems. We are here at any time.