In-Network ProviderD'Amore Mental Health is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross. Anthem states that members can see behavioral health providers without a referral, so you can start with one call. Our admissions team verifies your benefits and handles prior authorization for you.
D'Amore is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross. That covers commercial, employer-sponsored, and individual or family plans issued in California.
You do not need a referral to begin. Anthem states that members can access behavioral health providers directly.
Higher levels of care usually need prior authorization. Our admissions and clinical teams prepare and submit the request, so you do not have to contact Anthem.
Medi-Cal plans are not accepted. D'Amore does not accept Medicaid or Medi-Cal, including Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Managed Care.
Send a few details and our admissions team will review your Anthem Blue Cross plan, including network status, prior authorization requirements, and how your plan shares costs.
Insurance verification provides a benefits estimate, not a guarantee of coverage. Final coverage depends on your specific plan, deductible, and out-of-pocket responsibility.
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Yes, in most cases. Anthem Blue Cross plans cover subacute crisis stabilization, residential treatment, PHP, and IOP at D'Amore when our clinicians document medical necessity. Coverage for a specific level still depends on your plan.
Anthem Blue Cross is the Blue Cross licensee for California and part of Elevance Health. If your Blue plan was issued in another state, our Blue Cross Blue Shield mental health coverage guide explains how out-of-state plans work.
Anthem Blue Cross covers each level of care at D'Amore when medical necessity is documented. Our admissions team submits that documentation at every step.
An alternative to hospitalization for adults who can be safely and appropriately treated in a subacute residential setting.
Individualized residential mental health treatment with psychiatric care, therapy, and 24/7 on-site support.
Structured day treatment with psychiatric oversight while you return home each evening.
Structured therapy and support that fits around work, school, or family life.
Dual diagnosis treatment is delivered within whichever level of care you enter, so co-occurring symptoms do not need a separate pathway. All lengths of stay are based upon medical necessity. D'Amore does not provide medical detox or acute psychiatric hospitalization.
Anthem Blue Cross offers several kinds of plans in California, and the type on your card shapes how coverage works.
One confidential call confirms your Anthem network status, prior authorization, and cost sharing. No referral is needed to start.
Verify Your Anthem BenefitsCovered does not mean free. Your cost depends on your Anthem plan, its network rules, and how much of your deductible you have met this year. These are the terms you will see:
Insurance verification provides a benefits estimate, not a guarantee of coverage. Final coverage depends on your specific plan, deductible, and out-of-pocket responsibility.
Because no referral is needed, an Anthem member can begin with one call. Review times vary by plan and clinical need, and admission also depends on availability at our homes.
Verify Your Anthem BenefitsAnthem reviews higher levels of care through its Interactive Care Reviewer on Availity. If Anthem asks for more information or declines, we request a peer-to-peer review with the plan's reviewer.
Our clinical team supports the appeal with the records that show medical necessity.
Anthem Blue Cross members choose D'Amore for subacute care close to home in Orange County, with families included from the first week.
D'Amore provides an alternative to hospitalization for individuals who can be safely and appropriately treated in a subacute residential setting.
A supportive therapeutic environment designed to reduce the shame cycle and promote lasting change.
Residential care connects with Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
Anthem members can begin admissions with one call, and we handle the authorization.
Family Saturday programming gives loved ones education and support at every level of care.
Compassionate, evidence-based treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through residential care.
Anthem Blue Cross members receive residential mental health care at D'Amore homes in Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. Our main office is in Costa Mesa.
Check your coverage in one quick, confidential call. No obligation. Calling for a loved one? We can help with that too.
Yes. D'Amore is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross. Coverage for a specific level of care still depends on your plan and documented medical necessity, so we verify your benefits before admission.
No. Anthem Blue Cross states that members can access behavioral health providers directly, without contacting Anthem for a referral. You can call our admissions team to begin.
No. D'Amore Mental Health does not accept Medicaid or Medi-Cal, which includes Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Managed Care. D'Amore works with commercial, employer-sponsored, and individual or family Anthem plans.
Our admissions and clinical teams do. We compile the clinical documentation and submit the request to Anthem. If Anthem asks for more information or declines, we request a peer-to-peer review and support the appeal.
PHP and IOP can be covered when they are medically necessary. PHP is generally covered with prior authorization, and IOP requirements vary by plan, so your benefits check confirms what applies.
Anthem Blue Cross is the California Blue plan. If your Blue plan was issued in another state, our Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage guide explains how out-of-state Blue plans work.
All lengths of stay are based upon medical necessity. Anthem may ask for updates as treatment continues, and our clinical team supplies them.
Yes. A family member can call on someone's behalf at (714) 375-1110. We will ask for authorization to discuss benefits before we verify coverage.
Admissions can explain how your Anthem Blue Cross benefits apply to D'Amore.
Call (714) 375-1110
Send your Anthem Blue Cross information and admissions will confirm your benefits by phone, usually the same day. No referral needed.
Insurance verification provides a benefits estimate, not a guarantee of coverage. Final coverage depends on your specific plan, deductible, and out-of-pocket responsibility.
Published September 2026 · Updated November 2026
Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace advice from a medical professional or your Anthem Blue Cross plan. Anthem Blue Cross makes final coverage decisions. Insurance verification provides a benefits estimate, not a guarantee of coverage. Final coverage depends on your specific plan, deductible, and out-of-pocket responsibility.
In crisis? Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In an emergency, call 911.
