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Insurance Coverage for Substance Use, Addiction and Mental Health; Parity, Denials And Tips For Getting Treatment Covered, With Virginia Holleman
Insurance Coverage for Substance Use, Addiction and Mental Health; Parity, Denials And Tips For Getting Treatment Covered, With Virginia Holleman
Insurance Coverage for Substance Use, Addiction and Mental Health; Parity, Denials And Tips For Getting Treatment Covered, With Virginia Holleman
Thursday 16th September 2021
Virginia Holleman discusses navigating insurance for addiction and mental health treatment with Brenda Zane, sharing tips and personal experiences.
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Get the buttons here!Untangling Insurance for Addiction and Mental Health: Virginia Holleman's Expert Advice
Demand equitable insurance coverage for treatment of mental health and substance use disorder.
Ever felt like navigating insurance for addiction and mental health treatment is like trying to solve a complex puzzle? Brenda Zane, the empathetic host of 'Hopestream', sits down with Virginia Holleman, an insurance coverage lawyer who has been through the wringer herself. When Virginia's son needed in-patient treatment for substance use, she thought her insurance would cover it all. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. What followed was a nightmare of denials and red tape.
But Virginia’s unique perspective as both a mom and a lawyer turned her into a fierce advocate for parity in insurance coverage. In this episode, you'll hear about her battle with the insurance company and how she learned to navigate the murky waters of getting treatment covered. Virginia breaks down the Federal Parity Act, explaining what it means and why it’s crucial for parents to understand it.
She also shares actionable tips on how to increase your chances of getting your child's treatment covered. If you're a parent staring down the daunting task of securing insurance for your child's treatment, this episode is a must-listen. Virginia's insights could be the key to unlocking the coverage you need.