Joshua Rivera

Understanding Medicaid Coverage and Spousal Eligibility Medicaid is a state and federally funded program designed to provide health coverage for individuals and families with low income. While Medicaid primarily covers the insured individual, many couples wonder whether spousal eligibility allows an uninsured partner to receive coverage for critical services like addiction treatment. Trinity Behavioral Health […]

Understanding VA Benefits for Substance Use Treatment The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides comprehensive healthcare for eligible veterans, including treatment for substance use disorders (SUD). Many veterans wonder if VA benefits can extend to their spouses, covering rehab or therapy, or if the benefits are strictly limited to the veteran. Trinity Behavioral Health

Understanding TRICARE Coverage for Spouses TRICARE provides health insurance to military service members, retirees, and their families, including spouses. When a service member marries, one of the first questions often arises: Can TRICARE add a new spouse quickly so they can access rehab services? Addiction treatment, especially for substance use disorder (SUD), is time-sensitive, and

Understanding Insurance Coverage and Pregnancy Pregnancy adds complexity when seeking addiction treatment for a partner. Many couples wonder if a health plan can be sponsored to cover a pregnant partner’s substance use disorder (SUD) treatment immediately. In general, insurance plans allow changes during qualifying life events, and pregnancy can sometimes affect eligibility, particularly when combined

Understanding Special Enrollment and Detox Coverage Many couples seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) face questions about insurance coverage. One common concern is whether a health plan will cover a partner’s detox if a Special Enrollment Request (SER) is submitted. Special Enrollment allows individuals to make changes to their health insurance outside the standard

Understanding Dependent Coverage for Domestic Partners Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment can be costly, and couples often have questions about insurance coverage for domestic partners. Many wonder: Are domestic partners eligible for dependent coverage for SUD treatment? The answer depends on the insurance plan, state regulations, and whether the domestic partner meets eligibility criteria. Trinity

Understanding Marketplace Plans and Special Enrollment Marketplace health plans, also known as ACA (Affordable Care Act) plans, typically restrict enrollment to an annual open enrollment period. However, special circumstances—called Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs)—allow individuals to add a spouse outside of this window. A common concern for couples seeking rehab is whether a Marketplace plan can

Understanding COBRA and Dependent Coverage The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal program that allows individuals to continue their employer-sponsored health insurance after losing coverage due to certain qualifying events. A common question among couples seeking rehab is whether COBRA allows adding a spouse so their rehab is covered. Trinity Behavioral Health

Understanding Qualifying Life Events and Rehab Coverage A common concern for couples seeking rehab is whether losing insurance coverage qualifies as a life event to add a partner to an existing plan. Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) allow changes to insurance coverage outside the standard open enrollment period. Trinity Behavioral Health specializes in couples rehab programs

Understanding Coverage for Couples Rehab Accessing rehabilitation services can be challenging when one partner is uninsured. A common question is: Can a single insurance plan sponsor both partners’ rehab if only one was insured before? The answer depends on the policy, the relationship status, and the rehab facility’s support programs. Trinity Behavioral Health specializes in