The Trump administration touts their eagerness to solve the opioid epidemic which permeates American society.
The Trump administration is try everything in its power to destroy the ACA (Affordable Care Act) created under the President Obama administration despite that “under the ACA, addiction is no longer considered a pre-existing condition for insurance purposes”.
If you need help with addiction, please consider your options under the ACA. Yes, the broad scope of the plan STILL EXISTS. Visit HealthCare.gov.
What Affordable Health Care Medical Insurance Covers
Under the ACA, coverage for addiction treatment must be as complete as it is for any other medical procedure. Some of the things you can get with these insurance plans include:
- Addiction evaluation
- Brief intervention
- Addiction treatment medication
- Clinic visits
- Alcohol and drug testing
- Home health visits
- Family counseling
- Anti-craving medication
Percentage of Addiction Expenses Covered by Obamacare
Anyone shopping for medical insurance can purchase an ACA-sponsored health plan. The five types of Health Insurance Marketplace plans available include:
- Bronze plans – 60 percent expense coverage
- Silver plans – 70 percent expense coverage
- Gold plans – 80 percent expense coverage
- Platinum plans – 90 percent expense coverage
- Catastrophic — 60 percent total average cost coverage
Who is Eligible for Coverage?
Americans with incomes between the federal poverty level (FPL) and four times the federal poverty level are eligible for ACA tax credits. The FPL changes according to family size.
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