Behavioral Health Coverage

Highmark Health Options is here to help

Behavioral Health Coverage

Highmark Health Options is here to help

Life Can Get Difficult

Life Can Get Difficult

Your mental and emotional well-being are important parts of your overall health. Our members are never alone while healing and when feeling better.

Your mental and emotional well-being are important parts of your overall health. Our members are never alone while healing and when feeling better.

Your Addiction Resource Center

Dealing with mental health and substance use disorders is never easy. Highmark Health Options offers help with finding: 

  • Information on topics like addiction, alcohol, cocaine and more 
  • Local treatment options for all forms of substance abuse, including opioids 
  • Supportive resources around the state 

 

Getting Medically Necessary Treatment

With Highmark Health Options, there’s no benefit limit for mental health services and drug and alcohol treatment when medically necessary.

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    Treatment in Residential Settings


    If your medical team suggests living in a 24/7 drug and alcohol treatment facility, your care is covered until your release date.

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    Intensive Outpatient Programs


    When your doctor prescribes you an intensive outpatient treatment program, your participation is covered with Highmark Health Options.

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    Inpatient Withdrawal Management


    You’re covered when health care provider orders an inpatient withdrawal management program while you end your addiction.

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Use Crisis Intervention Services

Crisis Intervention Service Centers are located across the state. They’re available 24 hours a day to help people with severe personal, family, or marital problems, including depression and anxiety.

For local and national locations, view your Member Handbook

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Get Help for Mental Health, Drug or Alcohol Crisis

Call Mobile Crisis Intervention Services for assistance:

  • Northern Delaware (New Castle County and greater Smyrna), 1-800-652-2929 
  • Southern Delaware (Sussex County and Kent County south of Smyrna), 1-800-345-6785
  • For children and teens under age 18, call the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 24-Hour Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, 1-800-969-4357
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Help for Opioid Use While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Help for Opioid Use While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Drugs you use during pregnancy, including opioids, will be passed along to your baby. Ask your doctor about safe treatment options when you’re trying to quit opioids.

Drugs you use during pregnancy, including opioids, will be passed along to your baby. Ask your doctor about safe treatment options when you’re trying to quit opioids.