If your health plan’s behavioral health benefits are managed by Magellan, Allure Detox can help you use those benefits for medical detox in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our admissions team verifies your coverage by phone and handles the authorization process so you can focus on getting well.
What is Magellan?
Magellan Health is a behavioral health management company rather than a traditional insurer. Many employers and health plans contract with Magellan to administer the mental health and substance use portion of their benefits, and Magellan also runs employee assistance programs (EAPs) for many large employers. If your insurance card lists Magellan for behavioral health, or your medical plan directs mental health and substance use claims to Magellan, this page applies to you.
Because Magellan works on behalf of many different plans, benefits vary from one member to the next. What your plan covers for detox depends on the underlying plan, your deductible and cost share, and whether Allure is in network for you.
How Magellan Coverage Works for Detox
Is detox covered?
Plans managed by Magellan generally cover medically necessary treatment for substance use disorders, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and medication-assisted treatment. Coverage for co-occurring mental health conditions is usually part of the same benefit.
Is authorization required?
Inpatient detox and residential treatment usually require prior authorization from Magellan, and continued stays are reviewed based on medical necessity. Our clinical team provides the documentation, and our admissions team manages the process from the first call through your stay.
Does it matter which state my plan is from?
Sometimes. Commercial and employer plans often allow treatment outside your home state, either in network or at out-of-network rates. Some plans limit non-emergency care to a specific service area. We confirm this during your benefits check so there are no surprises.
What will I pay?
Your cost depends on your plan’s deductible, copays, coinsurance, and network status. We explain the expected out-of-pocket costs before admission.
Medical Detox at Allure
Even a short period of heavy use can create physical dependence, and withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids can be dangerous without medical care. Detox at Allure begins with a medical assessment and an individualized plan for managing withdrawal safely. Medications are used where appropriate to ease symptoms and reduce the risk of complications, and clients are monitored around the clock.
Dual Diagnosis Care
Because Magellan specializes in behavioral health, members often have strong coverage for co-occurring conditions. Dual diagnosis means living with a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. The two often feed each other: people use substances to manage symptoms, and substance use makes the symptoms worse.
Our team provides a psychiatric evaluation during detox, manages medications, and plans ongoing mental health care as part of your next step. Tell our admissions team about any mental health history during verification. It helps us document medical necessity and request the right authorizations.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
For opioid withdrawal, we use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine (Suboxone) to manage symptoms safely during detox. After detox, naltrexone (Vivitrol) may be used as part of relapse prevention. Plans managed by Magellan generally cover medication-assisted treatment when it is medically appropriate, and our team coordinates continued medication with your next provider so there is no gap when you leave.
What Happens After Detox
Detox is the first step. Before you leave, our team works with you on what comes next. For many clients that is residential treatment at Allure, with individual, group, and family therapy and a relapse prevention plan. For others it is a program closer to home. Either way, we coordinate with Magellan on the authorizations so the transition is smooth.
Verify Your Magellan Coverage
Our admissions team can complete your insurance verification in a few minutes by phone, at no cost. You will know what your plan covers and what you may be responsible for before you make any decisions. If you or someone you love needs help with drug or alcohol withdrawal, call today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Magellan Coverage
Is Magellan a health insurance company?
Does Magellan cover both drug and alcohol detox?
Does Magellan cover out-of-network treatment?
Does Magellan require pre-authorization for detox?
Does Magellan cover dual diagnosis treatment?
Written by: The Allure Detox Editorial Team
Published on: June 30, 2019
Updated on: October 16, 2026
