IAFF Center of Excellence Now In-Network with Humana

November 20, 2017

International Association of Fire Fighters Center of Excellence Now In-Network with Humana

Humana members across the country can now use in-network benefits for treatment of substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other co-occurring mental health issues.

Upper Marlboro, Md – November 20, 2017—The International Association of Fire Fighters Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is now in network with Humana, providing greater and more affordable access to behavioral health treatment for IAFF members in the U.S. and Canada.

A first-of-its-kind facility, the Center of Excellence specializes in comprehensive care for professional fire fighters and paramedics struggling with addiction, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and co-occurring mental health issues.

“With Humana now an in-network provider, more of our members will have increased access to our Center of Excellence and the specialized care they deserve,” said IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger.

The IAFF Center of Excellence is a full-service treatment facility located outside of Washington, D.C., specializing in comprehensive care for professional fire fighters and paramedics struggling with substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and co-occurring mental health issues. The center is a Maryland licensed treatment provider and an accredited provider of behavioral healthcare services by The Joint Commission.

The IAFF Center of Excellence is a joint project between the IAFF and Advanced Recovery Systems, an integrated behavioral healthcare management company.

“We are constantly striving to establish new contracts with insurance providers and health trusts across the country,” said Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Recovery Systems Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg. “As in-network providers with Cigna, and now Humana, we are thrilled to create greater accessibility to the Center of Excellence and continue helping fire fighters and paramedics on their path to recovery.”

Located outside of Washington, D.C., the full-service treatment facility is a Maryland-licensed treatment provider and has received accreditation by The Joint Commission, in addition to the organization’s Gold Seal of Approval.

For more information about the IAFF Center of Excellence, visit IAFFRecoveryCenter.com or call 301-358-0192 to coordinate an admission.

Please note that being in-network does not indicate that there will be no out-of-pocket costs to the client.  Please verify your insurance coverage by calling Humana if you are a Humana member. Prospective clients can also access the center by speaking to an admissions specialist by calling 301-358-0192.

Media Contact: Nicole LaNeve; nlaneve@advancedrecoverysystems.com