WORCESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New England Recovery Center (NERC), a private-pay inpatient addiction treatment center and subsidiary of Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., has announced its latest contract with Beacon Health Options. The new partnership will allow for the treatment center to accept clients with commercial and QHP products of BMC, Fallon, NHP and GIC insurance plans.
NERC provides medically monitored detoxification and inpatient addiction treatment for private pay and commercially insured clients in two state-of-the-art facilities located on Spectrum’s 25-acre treatment campus in Westborough, Mass. Featuring an individualized and holistic approach to recovery, NERC offers warm, welcoming and modern accommodations, a fitness center, beautiful outdoor spaces, art therapy, yoga, massage therapy and specialized programming for families.
Beacon Health Options is a national leader in behavioral health solutions for health plans; employers and labor organizations; and federal, state and local governments. Beacon offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management to 50 million individuals across all 50 states and the United Kingdom.
“The opioid epidemic has taken New England by storm and the need for increased access to treatment is more important now than ever,” said Kurt Isaacson, president and CEO, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. “We are continuously seeking out new ways to help clients struggling with substance addiction of any kind and we’re very pleased to announce this contract with Beacon Health Options, which brings inpatient addiction treatment coverage to customers of four different insurance plans.”
“Fighting the addiction crisis in the United States is important and hard work,” Christie Hager, Beacon Health Options’ Senior Vice President of National Client Partnerships, New England Region, added. “We’re dedicated to providing coverage that is person-centered and focuses on the principles of recovery, resiliency and independence, and we know that The New England Recovery Center shares our commitment to achieve this goal.”
In addition to Beacon Health Options, The New England Recovery Center also accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, Lower Hudson Valley, Minute Man, Modern Assistance Program, Tufts Commercial and Mass Laborers. Regardless of insurance coverage, NERC’s parent company – Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. – will ensure treatment is found for anybody struggling with addiction.
The New England Recovery Center is a subsidiary of Spectrum Health Systems, providing private-pay clients with onsite detoxification and evidence-based inpatient treatment. Spectrum Health Systems Inc. offers a full continuum of treatment services including inpatient detoxification, residential rehabilitation, medication-assisted treatment, outpatient counseling and peer recovery support throughout Massachusetts.
To learn more about addiction and insurance coverage, see our FAQ here. If you or a loved one needs help, Spectrum Health Systems and the New England Recovery Center are here to help. Call Spectrum’s outpatient services at (800) 464-9555 x1161, inpatient services at (800) 366-7732 or NERC at (844) 233-6372.
About Spectrum Health Systems:
Based in Worcester, Mass. and
founded in 1969, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is a private, nonprofit
substance abuse and mental health treatment provider. Spectrum offers
the largest and most complete continuum of addiction treatment in New
England -- including inpatient detoxification, residential
rehabilitation, outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment and
peer recovery support. Its subsidiary, The New England Recovery Center
provides private-pay clients with onsite detoxification and
evidence-based inpatient treatment. For more information, please visit www.spectrumhealthsystems.org
or www.newenglandrecoverycenter.org.
About Beacon Health Options:
Beacon Health Options is a
health improvement company that serves 50 million individuals across all
50 states and the United Kingdom. On behalf of employers, health plans
and government agencies, we manage innovative programs and solutions
that directly address the challenges our behavioral health care system
faces today. Beacon is a national leader in the fields of mental and
emotional wellbeing, addiction, recovery and resilience, employee
assistance, and wellness. We help people make the difficult life changes
needed to be healthier and more productive. Partnering with a network of
providers nationwide, we help individuals live their lives to the
fullest potential. For more information, visit www.beaconhealthoptions.com.
