Beacon Health Options, now Carelon Behavioral Health, may support continuity or transition-of-care arrangements in some plan-specific situations, but eligibility is not automatic. Trinity Behavioral Health accepts Beacon-related behavioral-health benefits when the member’s plan provides applicable coverage. If network status or coverage changes during an ongoing course of treatment, the member should verify whether continuity provisions apply.
Verify your specific Beacon/Carelon continuity-of-care options.
What does continuity of care mean?
Continuity of care can allow an eligible member to continue an ongoing course of treatment for a limited period when a provider or coverage arrangement changes. The exact rules depend on the underlying health plan, contract, and applicable law.
Can continuity apply to addiction treatment?
Potentially. Carelon and legacy Beacon materials address coordination and continuity of behavioral-health care. Whether residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or another level of care qualifies must be determined from the member’s plan.
Does continuity guarantee the same level of care?
No. Medical necessity, authorization, and continued-stay review can still apply. A temporary continuity arrangement should not be treated as a permanent network-status change.
What should I verify?
- Active eligibility
- Underlying health plan
- Whether a continuity or transition provision exists
- Which provider and level of care are covered
- Authorization requirements
- Duration of any approved transition period
- Member cost sharing
For carrier context, see the ValueOptions / Beacon / Carelon rehab hub. Depending on clinical need, Trinity provides residential rehab, PHP, and IOP.
Verify Your Beacon/Carelon Continuity-of-Care Options
Authoritative resources
- Carelon Behavioral Health — Member Benefits
- Carelon Behavioral Health — Provider Portals
- Beacon Health Options — Provider Handbook
Continuity rights vary by plan and situation and should be verified directly. Approval does not guarantee payment.