If you have Aetna Better Health of New Jersey through NJ FamilyCare, our team can help you explore adult substance-use IOP at New Brunswick Counseling Center and the benefits questions involved in starting care.
Outpatient Care at New Brunswick
New Brunswick Counseling Center provides adult substance-use and mental health outpatient and intensive outpatient care at 152 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Tell us what has been happening and what support you are looking for. An assessment helps the clinical team recommend the appropriate care.
Aetna Better Health and Substance-Use IOP
New Brunswick works with Aetna Better Health of New Jersey for adult substance-use IOP. You can learn about our adult substance-use intensive outpatient program and talk with the team about your plan. Benefits for mental health care or another service need a review of that particular program.
Understanding Your Benefits
Have your member card handy. Our team and your insurer can help review your eligibility, the recommended service, provider participation, authorization requirements and any costs you may need to pay.
- Which benefits apply to the outpatient program being considered?
- Is prior authorization needed, and who will request it?
- What deductible, copay or other payment responsibilities apply?
- What information would help the team complete the review?
Aetna explains that behavioral health benefits vary by NJ FamilyCare plan and that some services, including IOP, may need authorization. Review Aetna’s behavioral health information and prior authorization guidance, or contact Member Services using your member card. Payment is subject to your plan’s terms; the clinical assessment addresses which care is appropriate.
Detox and Residential Care at Princeton
New Brunswick does not provide onsite detox, residential treatment or PHP. For adult detox or residential care, explore Princeton Detox & Recovery Center at 4287 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852.
Learn about Princeton’s medical detox program or Princeton’s residential program. Princeton and Aetna will need to check Aetna Better Health of New Jersey benefits for that provider and service. Benefits checked for New Brunswick IOP or a different Aetna product do not confirm that your Aetna Better Health of New Jersey plan covers Princeton’s program.
For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Talk With Our Outpatient Team
You can begin with your concerns and questions; our team can explain the assessment process and what information would be helpful. Contact New Brunswick about outpatient care or explore our admissions information.
Questions About Aetna Better Health and Treatment
Which New Brunswick program is discussed for Aetna Better Health of New Jersey?
This page focuses on adult substance-use IOP at New Brunswick Counseling Center. If you are considering mental health care or another outpatient service, the team can help you explore that program and its benefits.
What does a benefits check help me understand?
A benefits check reviews your plan, the treating provider and the proposed service, including authorization requirements and your share of costs. Payment is subject to your plan’s terms, and a clinical assessment helps determine the appropriate care.
Will I need prior authorization for IOP?
Aetna lists IOP among services that may require provider authorization. The treating provider and Aetna can explain the requirements for your plan and help you understand the steps before care begins.
Does New Brunswick provide detox or residential care onsite?
No. New Brunswick provides adult outpatient and IOP care. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center offers adult detox and residential treatment at its separate facility in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
How do I check Aetna Better Health benefits for Princeton?
Contact Princeton and Aetna about the program being considered. They will need to check the specific provider, service and authorization requirements for your plan; benefits reviewed for New Brunswick cover a different provider and setting.
