Eating Disorders are expensive to treat! Acting early can save time, health, and money, but many insurance companies do not deem it “medically necessary.” See my other insurance posts for more info.
Here is a list of resources to gain knowledge from in the fight towards individual and nation-wide coverage (some of these are repeats from my previous posts).
- http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/insurance-resources
- http://www.anad.org/get-information/insurance-issues/
- http://www.mirasol.net/for-the-client/insurance-coverage.php
- http://www.psychguides.com/guides/blue-cross-and-blue-shield-association-eating-disorder-coverage/ (This focuses on mental health coverage.)
- http://kaiserhealthnews.org/news/binge-eating-disorder-insurance-coverage/
- http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/special-issues/payment/fighting-insurance-companies-to-pay-for-eating-disorder-treatment
