Insurance · Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of CaliforniaMental Health Coverage

Exist is in-network with Blue Shield of California, and we check your plan for PHP, IOP, and outpatient care for free.

Located in Laguna Beach, California

(949) 670-9345
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  • Network statusIn-network
  • Reply timeOne business day
  • Cost to checkFree

The quick answer

Yes, Exist Is In-Network With Blue Shield

Exist is in-network with Blue Shield of California, and your Blue Shield of California mental health benefits can apply to PHP, IOP, and outpatient care at our clinic in Laguna Beach. Send us a member ID and date of birth, and we'll contact the plan and get back to you within one business day. Benefits vary by plan, so we tell you what yours covers. Verification is not a guarantee of coverage.

You hear what Blue Shield said before you decide anything.

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What Happens Between Your Call and Our Answer

Verification is free, and your part is one phone call or the insurance form on our site. We contact Blue Shield for you and get back to you within one business day.

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    Check the Card

    Look at the company name on your card first, because Blue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross are separate companies.

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    Send Your Details

    Call or text (949) 670-9345, or use the insurance form with the member ID and the date of birth of the person on the plan.

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    We Ask About Each Level

    We ask Blue Shield how your plan covers PHP, IOP, and outpatient care at Exist.

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    You Hear Back

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

What We Check on a Blue Shield Plan

These are the levels of care Exist offers in Laguna Beach, and we ask the plan about each one.

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  1. PHP

    Our partial hospitalization program runs about six hours a day, Monday through Friday, and we ask Blue Shield how your plan covers it.

    • Full days
    • Laguna Beach

  2. IOP

    Our intensive outpatient program runs about three hours a day, three to five days a week, and we check that benefit too.

    • About 3 hours
    • Same clinic

  3. Outpatient

    One-on-one therapy is for when a full program is more than you need, and most people start with weekly sessions.

    • 1:1
    • Weekly

  4. Truth House

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

    • Housing
    • Not covered

How PHP and IOP Differ When We Check Your Plan

The week

PHP

About six hours a day, Monday through Friday.

IOP

About three hours a day, three to five days a week.

Evenings

PHP

At home or at the Truth House.

IOP

At home or at the Truth House.

What we ask Blue Shield

PHP

How your plan covers partial hospitalization.

IOP

How your plan covers intensive outpatient.

Groups each day

PHP

Four group sessions.

IOP

Two group sessions.

Paying With Blue Shield

Exist is in-network with Blue Shield of California. Benefits vary by plan, so we check the one on your card before you start 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 Blue Shield

    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 Blue Shield

  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.

  3. 03

    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 Blue Shield, Answered Plainly

Exist is in-network with Blue Shield of California, and many of its plans include mental health benefits for PHP and IOP. Benefits vary by plan, so we check yours and get back to you within one business day.

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

Start With One Call to Admissions

Call Exist and we will check your Blue Shield of California plan for PHP, IOP, and outpatient care. If Exist is not the right fit for you, we will help you find a referral.

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

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