In general, efforts to control rising health care costs have resulted in more limited coverage for psychiatric conditions, in terms of the number of days or visits allowed. Many employers are now contracting with managed care companies to coordinate their employees' mental health benefits. Regardless of whether your benefits are covered through managed care or a traditional insurance plan, insurers have established guidelines for the type and length of treatment for each mental health condition. Today, most insurers require that hospitals and other providers keep them informed about patient progress and the prescribed treatment plan in order for benefits to continue. Patients benefit from this system as their care is continually being reviewed for quality and appropriateness.
Dominion is very experienced in working with insurers and managed care companies.
We can remove much of the burden from you and your family when it comes to making sure that your treatment plan meets the insurer's criteria. Planning your treatment becomes a three-way partnership between you, the insurer or managed care company and Dominion. Treatment levels At Dominion, our primary focus is on short-term treatment. Mental health professionals have found that the best treatment for patients is very often the least restrictive, allowing them to stay as close as possible to their normal routine while they work at feeling better. Patients are placed in the level that is appropriate for their symptoms and best meets their individual treatment needs.