Does Highway Healthcare Cover Drug & Alcohol Rehab at Nova Recovery Center?

What Does Highway Healthcare Cover for Addiction Treatment?

Highway Healthcare plans are required under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) to cover substance use disorder treatment on par with medical and surgical benefits. At Nova Recovery Center in Austin, TX, the following levels of care are commonly covered:

• Medical Detox — 24-hour medically supervised withdrawal management (learn about Nova’s detox program)
• Inpatient Residential Treatment — structured, immersive care in a residential setting
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — multiple clinical sessions per week while living at home or in sober living (view Nova’s IOP)
• Supportive Outpatient Program — step-down continuing care after IOP (view supportive outpatient)
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — when clinically appropriate, medications such as buprenorphine or naltrexone may be covered
• Individual and Group Therapy — evidence-based behavioral health sessions included within covered treatment levels

Coverage authorization, session limits, and cost-sharing requirements vary by plan tier. The only way to know your exact benefits is to verify your insurance directly with Nova’s admissions team.

What Is Typically Not Covered Under Highway Healthcare Rehab Benefits?

While Highway Healthcare provides meaningful addiction treatment benefits, some services may not be covered or may require special approval:

• Non-medically necessary amenities or private-pay upgrades
• Extended stays beyond the authorized length of treatment without continued medical necessity documentation
• Experimental or investigational therapies not recognized in current clinical guidelines
• Certain holistic or wellness add-ons offered outside of the core treatment plan
• Treatment at out-of-network facilities when an in-network option is available (Nova is in-network, so this is not a concern here)

If any portion of your recommended care falls outside covered benefits, Nova’s team will walk you through financing options so cost never becomes a barrier to treatment.

What Are the Typical Deductibles and Copays for Highway Healthcare Rehab?

Out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific Highway Healthcare plan tier, your deductible status for the plan year, and whether you have coinsurance or a flat copay structure for behavioral health services. In general:

• Deductible: You may need to meet your annual in-network deductible before full coverage begins. If you have already met your deductible, your first day of treatment may cost significantly less.
• Coinsurance / Copay: After your deductible, plans typically share costs — for example, a plan may cover 80% and you cover 20%, or you may owe a flat copay per day or per session.
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum: Once you hit your plan’s annual out-of-pocket maximum, your covered services are typically paid at 100% for the remainder of the plan year.

According to NIDA’s research on addiction treatment, longer engagement in treatment is associated with better outcomes — which is why understanding your full benefit period matters before you begin. Nova’s admissions counselors will give you a clear cost estimate after verifying your plan.

How Do I Start the Admissions Process with Highway Healthcare at Nova?

Getting started is straightforward. Here is what happens when you reach out to Nova Recovery Center in Austin, TX:

1. Call or submit your information — reach us at (512) 309-5743 or use the verification form below
2. We verify your Highway Healthcare benefits — typically within a few hours, at zero cost to you
3. You receive a clear coverage summary — what’s covered, what you’ll owe, and what to expect financially
4. Clinical assessment — a licensed clinician determines the appropriate level of care
5. Admission day — Nova handles prior authorization with Highway Healthcare so you can focus entirely on your recovery

Review our full admissions process or check our locations to plan your arrival.

Coverage Disclaimer: Coverage varies by individual Highway Healthcare plan. Benefits, deductibles, copays, coinsurance rates, and authorized lengths of stay must be verified individually before treatment begins. Nothing on this page constitutes a guarantee of coverage or payment. Nova Recovery Center will verify your specific plan benefits prior to admission. Insurance information is subject to change; confirm current in-network status with Highway Healthcare and Nova’s admissions team at the time of your inquiry.