The Welfare Fund Board of Trustees approved a Partnership with Gateway Foundation and Recovery Centers of America (RCA) to provide residential substance abuse treatment and all outpatient follow up treatment at absolutely no cost to the patient.
Specifically:
- All claims will be paid at 100% by the Fund
- NO patient copay or coinsurance
- NO patient deductible
- NO balance billing to the patient
The Gateway Foundation and/or Recovery Centers of America (RCA) are both in the BCBS of Illinois PPO Network. In addition, both provide the full continuum of care including:
- Residential/Inpatient treatment
- Virtual outpatient treatment (including adolescents)
- Withdrawal management
- Transitional housing/recovery home
- Family involvement & support
- Treatment for co-occurring mental health & substance abuse disorders; including gambling program
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Transportation provided to residential treatment
- 24/7 admissions
- Alumni programs for continued support & social events; including an alumni app for virtual 12-step facilitation meeting and support
If you know anyone that is struggling with substance abuse, please have them contact one of the following individuals for immediate assistance:
- Sandra Beecher: Direct number is 309-296-3053
- Ross Bacon: Direct number is 773-490-6488
Eligibility Requirements
The only eligibility requirements are that you are an eligible Active or pre-Medicare Member or covered dependent. Gateway or RCA will coordinate obtaining medical necessity for your treatment through Valenz.