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Aetna Mental HealthCoverage

Exist is in-network with Aetna. We check your plan for PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy for free, and benefits vary by plan.

Located in Laguna Beach, California

(949) 670-9345
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The quick answer

Yes, Exist Is In-Network With Aetna

Exist is in-network with Aetna, and we check your Aetna mental health coverage for PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy at our clinic in Laguna Beach. Send us a member ID and date of birth, and we'll get back to you within one business day. Benefits vary by plan, so verification is not a guarantee of coverage.

We check your benefits for free before you start.

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What Happens After You Reach Out

Checking your benefits is free. You send us a few details, we contact Aetna, and within one business day we tell you what your plan covers.

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    Reach Out

    Call, text, or leave a voicemail at (949) 670-9345, or send the insurance form on our site.

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    Member ID

    We need the member ID on your Aetna card and the date of birth of the person on the plan.

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    The Plan

    We ask Aetna how your plan covers PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy at Exist.

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    Write Back

    Within one business day, we tell you what your plan covers, and you decide what to do next.

What We Check on an Aetna Plan

We ask about each level of care Exist offers, because your plan may cover each one differently. The Truth House is listed so you know up front that insurance does not cover it.

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  1. PHP

    PHP runs about six hours a day, Monday through Friday, and we ask Aetna how your plan covers it.

    • Full day
    • Laguna Beach

  2. IOP

    IOP runs about three hours a day, three to five days a week, at the same clinic as PHP.

    • About 3 hours
    • Same clinic

  3. Outpatient

    Outpatient 1:1 is therapy with one clinician, in person or virtual, when a program is more than you need.

    • 1:1
    • In person or virtual

  4. Truth House

    Our transitional housing is for people in Exist PHP or IOP, and insurance does not cover it.

    • Housing
    • Not covered

How PHP and IOP Compare

The week

PHP

About six hours a day, Monday to Friday.

IOP

About three hours a day, three to five days.

Groups each day

PHP

Four group sessions.

IOP

Two group sessions.

Evenings

PHP

Home or the Truth House.

IOP

Home or the Truth House.

What we ask Aetna

PHP

How your plan covers PHP.

IOP

How your plan covers IOP.

Paying With Aetna

Exist is in-network with Aetna, and many Aetna plans include benefits for PHP and IOP. Benefits vary by plan, so we check yours for free and get back to you within one business day.

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum
  • Magellan Health
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente

  • In-Network With Aetna

    In-network care usually costs you less out of pocket than out-of-network care, and we confirm what your plan covers before you start.

  • Private Pay

    You can also pay by credit card or set up a payment plan, and we accept CareCredit.

  • If We're Not the Right Fit

    If another program would serve you better, we'll tell you honestly and help you find a referral.

After We Hear Back From Aetna

  1. 01

    Choose a Level of Care

    Admissions tells you honestly whether PHP, IOP, outpatient care, or a referral would serve you best.

  2. 02

    Assessment and Intake

    We complete a short assessment with you, go over costs and coverage, and set your intake date.

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    Your First Day

    You get your schedule ahead of time, and our team gives you a warm welcome when you arrive.

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Questions About Aetna, Answered Plainly

Exist is in-network with Aetna, and many Aetna plans include benefits for PHP and IOP. Benefits vary by plan, so we check yours for free and get back to you within one business day.

Something we didn’t cover? Call (949) 670-9345 or text us.

Start With a Conversation

Call us and tell us what's going on. We'll check your Aetna plan and tell you honestly whether PHP, IOP, outpatient therapy, or a referral would serve you best.

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD · Reviewed September 2026

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