Key Take-Aways Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs): Addiction to alcohol or substances is classified as a chronic disease. Therefore, a portion of your treatment will fall under Prescribed Minimum Benefits. This typically includes inpatient detoxification and a 21-day period of rehabilitation. Inpatient Treatment: Fedhealth plans cover a portion of the costs associated with inpatient treatment at […]
Because addiction is recognised as a brain disease by the world’s leading medical authorities, the SABC Medical Aid Pays for Addiction Rehabilitation. The SABC Medical Aid is relatively small with a total of 8172 beneficiaries in 2024, but is still a leader in healthcare provision in South Africa. In modern South Africa, the levels of […]
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 […]
The movement from living in active addiction to living a life of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is intricate and unique to each person. What are the Various Types of Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Addiction? Type of Addiction Treatment Brief Description Detox Facilities Qualified medical professionals providing safe, supervised withdrawal from drugs and […]
Key Takeaways: Choosing a Rehab Facility Question Description/Importance 1. Is there 24-hour Care? Ensures continuous support and immediate care at all times. 2. Is there a Multi-Disciplinary Team? Indicates a comprehensive approach to treatment with specialists from various fields. 3. Is there Inpatient Medically Supervised Detox? Crucial for safely managing withdrawal symptoms under medical supervision. […]
Understanding addiction is not easy, especially when you are the family of an addict. The more you learn, the better you can respond to your loved one without losing yourself in the process. This guide explains what support for families of addicts in Johannesburg looks like in practice. It also covers how to find help […]
Drug addiction, by its very nature, is destructive. Adhering to the principles of treating drug addiction is best practice. This chronic brain disease is characterised by mental obsession and physical compulsion. It involves many negative consequences to all spheres of a person’s life, such as family, work, college or school and the larger community. Due […]
Our online addiction self-test can you decide if you’ve developed an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Because addiction affects our brains’ reward, memory and motivation circuits, this can render us incapable of recognising our own addiction. If you’re on this page exploring whether you have a problem, well done, it’s a brave step. Loss […]
Untreated addiction has devastating consequences, including disability, financial ruin and death. Although not everyone who does not receive treatment will face these devastating consequences, many will. Other risks of leaving addiction to drugs and alcohol unchecked include irreparable damage to one’s physical health, worsening mental health, legal and social problems, a breakup of families and […]
Families of addicts and alcoholics suffer tremendously as a result of their loved one’s addiction. Addiction is often called a family disease because everyone in the family plays a role in, and is affected by, the addiction. Any family can be affected whether you’re a parent, child, spouse, sibling or even a close friend. Families […]