Understanding Your Insurance Coverage for Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
Seeking treatment is an important investment in your health and well-being. At Foundations San Francisco, we’re committed to making the insurance process as simple and stress-free as possible so you can focus on what matters most, your recovery.
Our admissions specialists work directly with you to verify your insurance benefits, explain your coverage and answer any questions you have before treatment begins. There is no cost or obligation to verify your benefits.
To speak with an admissions specialist, call 415.598.7500.
Insurance Verification Made Simple
Understanding behavioral health benefits can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate the process alone.
When you contact Foundations San Francisco, our admissions team will:
- Verify your insurance benefits
- Explain your behavioral health coverage
- Review any deductibles or out-of-pocket costs
- Determine whether prior authorization is required
- Answer questions about the admissions process
Our goal is to provide clear information so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Insurance Plans We Accept
Foundations San Francisco works with many major insurance providers, including:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Beat It Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- ComPsych
- Carelon
- Kaiser
- Magellan Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Prominence Health
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
If you don’t see your insurance provider listed, please call us. Our network relationships change over time, and we may still be able to work with your plan or discuss other treatment options.
Call 415.598.7500 to verify your benefits.
What Does Insurance Typically Cover?
Behavioral health benefits vary by insurance provider and individual plan, but many plans help cover medically necessary outpatient mental health and addiction treatment.
Depending on your benefits, coverage may include:
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Dual diagnosis treatment
Coverage is determined by your insurance provider, plan benefits and medical necessity.
Our admissions specialists will explain your benefits before treatment begins so you understand what your plan covers.
What If I Don’t Have Insurance?
If you don’t currently have insurance, our admissions team can discuss available payment options and help you understand the next steps.
Everyone’s situation is different, and we’re committed to helping you explore the treatment options available to you.
Call 415.598.7500 to speak confidentially with an admissions specialist.
Why Choose Foundations San Francisco?
Choosing the right treatment provider means finding a program that combines clinical excellence with compassionate, individualized care.
At Foundations San Francisco, we provide:
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Integrated treatment for mental health and substance use disorders
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family involvement when appropriate
- Personalized treatment planning
- Aftercare planning
- Day and evening programming
- Telehealth options available
- Convenient outpatient care in San Francisco’s Embarcadero District
Our experienced team works closely with every patient to develop an individualized treatment plan that supports long-term recovery and improved mental wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply call our admissions team at 415.598.7500. We’ll verify your benefits, explain your coverage and answer your questions at no cost.
No. Insurance verification is completely confidential and carries no obligation. It’s simply a way to help you better understand your treatment options and benefits.
If prior authorization is needed, our admissions team will help coordinate the process with your insurance provider and keep you informed throughout the process.
Yes. Once we’ve verified your insurance benefits, we’ll explain your coverage and discuss any potential out-of-pocket costs so you know what to expect.
Even if your insurance provider is not listed, it’s still worth contacting us. Our admissions specialists can review your benefits, discuss available options and help determine the best path forward.
Let Us Help You Get Started
Understanding your insurance benefits shouldn’t stand in the way of getting the care you need.
Our knowledgeable admissions team is here to simplify the process, answer your questions and help you take the first step toward treatment with confidence.
Call 415.598.7500 today to verify your insurance benefits or learn more about our outpatient mental health and addiction treatment programs in San Francisco.