As a Magellan medical detox center, we safely help our patients manage the symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Finding drug and alcohol addiction treatment could be really challenging, especially when you are being stretched beyond your financial abilities. People suffering addiction often fail to get help due to the rise in treatment costs. However, for those with insurance coverage, addiction treatment might just be a walk in the park as their treatment costs may be fully or partially covered.
If you have a Magellan health insurance plan, getting addiction treatment at an Magellan detox center should come easy. Allure Detox is a Magellan Drug and Alcohol Detox center that accepts Magellan insurance. As a key step to your recovery, you may be required to undertake a medically assisted detoxification. Allure Detox will help you achieve this with Magellan insurance that guarantees full or partial coverage for your medical detoxification. With that in place, you only need to focus on building your personal recovery.
What is Magellan Healthcare Insurance?
Established in 1969 as a managed healthcare service provider, Magellan Healthcare Insurance provides several options of medical insurance plans with variations in coverage according to the individual plans. Most importantly, Magellan Healthcare offers quite a number of alcohol and drug abuse programs. This includes employee assistance programs, early detection programs, and integrated behavioral health programs.
Magellan Healthcare works with a network of over 70,000 mental healthcare providers. All Magellan Health drug detox facilities are managed by highly skilled substance abuse treatment professionals, and that includes our Allure Detox inpatient detox center and residential treatment program.
As an accredited detox center, Allure Detox has made it possible for you or your loved one to access the necessary treatment to manage withdrawal symptoms safely. However, the level of coverage will depend much on the plan you have. Magellan offers several options that cover substance abuse treatment as a significant aspect of behavioral health.
What is in our Magellan Allure Detox Program
Treatment programs for substance abuse happen in stages. As a first step, medical detox is crucial because it’s a point of entry into a lasting sober lifestyle. During this phase, patients get professional assistance to rid their system of drugs and alcohol.
Even if you have only recently been involved with illicit drugs or alcohol, your body may have developed a dependence on these chemicals. A detoxification process is dangerous on your own and should only be carried out at an accredited Magellan drug detox facility. This is because of the potentially fatal effects of withdrawal symptoms, especially if the patient has been taking addictive drugs or drinking for a long period of time.
At Allure Detox, we employ an evidence-based treatment approach to set our patients free from addiction. The patient is closely monitored until their body is free of the abused substances. On some occasions, the team may administer certain prescription drugs to reduce the risk of relapse and to manage withdrawal symptoms.
What Happens After Detox? Continued Care with Magellan
Medical detox is the first step in recovery. Magellan insurance covers a full continuum of care to support lasting sobriety:
Residential Treatment (Inpatient Rehab)
After detox, residential treatment provides 24/7 structured care for typically 30-90 days. Magellan covers residential treatment when medically necessary, with authorization reviewed every 5-7 days. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and relapse prevention planning.
Our residential program accepts Magellan and provides seamless transition from detox.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
PHP offers intensive daytime treatment (5-6 hours daily) while you return home at night. Magellan approves PHP as a step-down from residential or as an alternative for patients with strong home support.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
IOP provides structured treatment 3-4 days per week for 3 hours per session, allowing you to maintain work or family responsibilities. Magellan typically covers IOP for 6-12 weeks with ongoing medical necessity reviews.
Outpatient Treatment
Standard outpatient services provide 1-2 therapy sessions weekly for ongoing support. Magellan generally offers strong coverage for outpatient counseling, group therapy, and medication management.
Sober Living and Transitional Support
While Magellan doesn’t typically cover housing costs directly, their care coordinators can connect you with sober living resources to bridge the gap between treatment and independent living.
Our team works with your Magellan care coordinator to navigate each level of care and ensure proper authorizations throughout your recovery.
Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Magellan specializes in behavioral health, providing integrated coverage for both substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
What is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis means having both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder simultaneously. Common co-occurring conditions include:
- Depression and bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders and PTSD
- Schizophrenia and personality disorders
- ADHD
About 50% of people with severe mental illness also struggle with substance abuse. These conditions often fuel each other—people may use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate symptoms, while substance abuse can worsen mental illness.
Magellan’s Dual Diagnosis Coverage
As a behavioral health insurer, Magellan covers integrated treatment addressing both conditions:
During detox: Psychiatric evaluation, mental health stabilization, medication management, and crisis intervention if needed.
Ongoing treatment: Dual-licensed therapists, psychiatric care, evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT), and trauma-informed care across all levels (inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatient).
Magellan’s network includes over 70,000 mental health providers—psychiatrists, therapists, dual diagnosis specialists, and psychiatric facilities.
Our team provides psychiatric evaluation during detox and coordinates ongoing mental health services.
Important: Tell our admissions team about any mental health history during verification. This helps us communicate medical necessity to Magellan and secure appropriate authorizations. Members with dual diagnosis often receive a dedicated Magellan care coordinator.
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Magellan covers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder—FDA-approved medications combined with counseling to treat opioid addiction.
MAT Medications Covered by Magellan
Methadone
Long-acting opioid agonist that prevents withdrawal and reduces cravings. Dispensed daily at certified opioid treatment programs (OTPs). Magellan covers methadone maintenance when medically appropriate.
Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
Partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal without producing euphoria. Can be prescribed in outpatient settings. Magellan typically covers buprenorphine for both detox and long-term maintenance.
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
Opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids. Available as daily pills or monthly injection. Magellan covers naltrexone for relapse prevention after detox.
MAT Coverage During Detox
Medical detox facilities use MAT medications to safely manage opioid withdrawal and reduce medical complications.
Continued MAT After Detox
Magellan recognizes that MAT significantly improves long-term recovery outcomes for opioid addiction. They typically cover:
- Ongoing medication prescriptions (buprenorphine, naltrexone)
- Regular medical monitoring and medication management visits
- Counseling and behavioral therapy alongside medication
- Transition to outpatient MAT providers
Our team coordinates with Magellan-approved MAT providers to ensure continuity of care after you complete detox. Your medication plan continues seamlessly whether you transition to residential treatment, outpatient care, or return home.
Magellan Plan Types: Understanding Your Coverage
Magellan offers different types of insurance plans, and your coverage depends on which type you have.
Magellan Complete (Medicaid Managed Care)
Magellan Complete manages Medicaid benefits in several states including Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and others. Coverage includes:
- Medical detox services (prior authorization typically required)
- Residential and outpatient treatment
- Mental health services
- Medication-assisted treatment
State-specific rules apply. Magellan Medicaid plans vary significantly by state. In Florida, Magellan Complete covers addiction treatment when medically necessary, but may limit length of stay or require specific in-network providers.
Commercial/Employer-Sponsored Plans
If you have Magellan through your employer, you likely have more generous benefits for addiction treatment. Commercial plans typically offer:
- Higher coverage limits for residential treatment
- More flexibility in provider choice (in-network and out-of-network options)
- Better coverage for extended care and outpatient services
- Lower out-of-pocket costs if deductible is met
Medicare Advantage with Magellan
Some Medicare Advantage plans use Magellan for behavioral health management. Coverage includes detox and addiction treatment services when medically necessary, though authorization requirements may differ from commercial plans.
Out-of-State Coverage
Critical to verify: Magellan Medicaid plans typically only cover in-state treatment. If you have Magellan Complete from Arizona, they likely won’t cover treatment in Florida.
Commercial Magellan plans generally cover out-of-state treatment at out-of-network rates, though you’ll want to verify this during insurance verification.
Our admissions team verifies your specific plan type and state during the insurance verification process to ensure we understand your exact coverage before you arrive.
How to Verify Your Magellan Addiction Treatment Coverage
Our Allure Detox admissions team can also help with your insurance verification at no extra cost. Proper verification will provide a clear picture of your benefits before beginning your treatment. You’ll also be able to understand ahead of time any out-of-pocket expenses you may be responsible for.
Giving the quality of our Magellan drug detox facility and the medical detoxification services we offer, there is no reason to delay getting help. As a Magellan drug and alcohol treatment center, we ensure you receive the maximum benefits offered by your health insurance. Call the Allure Detox addiction helpline to start healing today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Magellan Coverage
What amount of coverage does Magellan provide for rehab treatment?
Does Magellan cover treatment at out-of-network providers?
What are typical copays for inpatient treatment with Magellan insurance?
Will Magellan cover both drug rehab and alcohol rehab?
Does my Magellan plan cover dual diagnosis treatment for mental health and addiction?
Written by: The Allure Detox Editorial Team
Editor: Isaac Adams-Hands
Medically Reviewed by: MedicallyReviewed.com
Published on: June 30, 2019
Updated on: January 2, 2026
