Geisinger covers substance use treatment as a behavioral health benefit under Pennsylvania and federal parity requirements, including the partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care we provide.
Because Geisinger is an integrated Pennsylvania health system, its reviewers are familiar with local outpatient programs and the step-down path from PHP to IOP to aftercare.
Prior authorization is usually required for partial hospitalization, and continued care is reviewed periodically. Admissions and our clinical team handle both.
Geisinger has supported telehealth behavioral health broadly, which is what makes virtual IOP practical for members who live hours from Chester County. We confirm the telehealth benefit during verification.