Does Bankmed Pay for Rehabilitation? 2024

Heading Sub-Heading Introduction – Does Bankmed Pay for Rehabilitation? Bankmed’s Health Insurance Overview – History and Mission of Bankmed – Types of Health Plans Offered Rehabilitation Services Covered by Bankmed – Types of Rehabilitation Services – Coverage Policies Eligibility Criteria for Rehabilitation Coverage – Policyholder Requirements – Pre-authorization Process How to Claim Rehabilitation Expenses from Bankmed – Step-by-Step Guide – Required Documentation Limitations and Exclusions […]

Alcohol Rehab Centre Johannesburg: A Recovery Guide

AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder), know as alcoholism can devastate lives if left unchecked. In South Africa, alcohol abuse is a major issue and Johannesburg has one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption. If you or someone you care about has a problem, call our alcohol rehab centre Johannesburg. We can help them to get effective treatment and find recovery. In this rehab guide, we’ll […]

The Best Alcohol Rehab Center in Johannesburg

Alcohol rehabilitation programs provide medical and mental health support, counselling, therapy, education, and accountability. Alcoholism treatment centres help people sober up and find a new way to live, without drinking. Including family, friends, or other nonmedical supports. Family therapy and 12-step engagement will help to stop alcohol drinking. Critically, alcohol rehab can help individuals see that WILLPOWER IS JUST NOT ENOUGH to beat alcoholism. A […]

Medical Detox from Drugs or Alcohol

Medical detox from drugs or alcohol is essential for individuals with a long history of substance or alcohol addiction, those who have previously experienced severe withdrawal symptoms, or those with underlying medical conditions. The main purpose of medical detox is to ensure the safety and comfort of the individual going through withdrawal. The Dangers of Self-Detox For some people, withdrawal can be dangerous. There are […]

Quality Addiction Treatment: The Cost of Skimping.

A journalist recently asked me some questions about addiction, its costs and what constitutes quality care. Below is the Q&A. Can you talk about quality addiction treatment costs in South Africa, what medical aid pays and the issue of co-payments? Can you explain why treatment is expensive? What goes into a resourced rehab treatment programme such as the one at Changes Addiction Rehab? Some people […]

4 Stages of an Alcohol Treatment Centre Programme

Here are the four stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme: Treatment Initiation Early Abstinence Maintaining Abstinence Advanced Recovery. Few alcoholics’ recoveries are this direct. We move back and forth between the four stages, some alcoholics more than others. Knowing where you are in the 4 stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme can help you appreciate where you are in the recovery process. It’ll […]

Does Medical Aid Pay for Addiction Rehab in South Africa? 2024

2024 Step-by-step Guide If you’re limping from crisis to crisis due to your own or someone else’s substance abuse, you may be asking the question: will my medical aid pay for addiction rehab in 2024? Even more so when someone you love is dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction and it seems you’re just living from one chaotic incident to the next. Here’s a […]

How Long Do Alcoholics Stay In Rehab?

Research shows that, on average, 35% of people will relapse in the year after treatment if their rehab programme was less than 90 days long. This drops to 17% for those who were in rehab for 90 days or longer. Relapse rates are even lower for those in treatment for a year or more.

5 Do’s and Don’ts of a Successful Intervention

Stepping in to help a loved one with a problem as serious as addiction can be daunting and downright terrifying, which is why it’s absolutely essential to understand the do’s and don’ts of a successful intervention. If things at home or work have become desperate and you feel like your loved one needs help – and needs it now – then it might be time […]

What 8 Standards Should a Quality Rehab Meet?

There are many addiction treatment centres advertising their services to the public and it can be difficult to sort good facilities from sub-par ones, which is why it’s important to understand what goes into running a quality rehab. When choosing a rehab, make sure to check if the facility is appropriately licenced and if it meets basic health, safety and other organisational standards. This is […]

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