Adults with MHN coverage researching rehab options can verify their behavioral health benefits at The Villa Treatment Center. Villa accepts members of most major insurance plans. Verification takes 15 minutes by phone or 24 hours by online form, and confirms what your plan covers and any other costs. To know more, call (818) 639-7160.
What is MHN?
MHN (Managed Health Network) is a behavioral health company headquartered in San Rafael, California, serving more than 10 million members across the United States. MHN works through a network of more than 63,000 licensed providers and 1,500 hospitals and care facilities. The company specializes in employer-sponsored behavioral health programs, Covered California exchange plans, and federal contracts.
MHN is part of Health Net, one of California’s largest health plans, which is in turn a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (a Fortune 25 company). Most members access MHN through their employer’s health benefits or through plans purchased on the Covered California exchange.
Behavioral health benefits, including substance use and mental health treatment, are part of standard coverage under the ACA’s essential health benefits and federal parity requirements (MHPAEA), plus California’s SB 855 for plans regulated in-state. Villa accepts members from MHN-branded and Health Net-branded plans.
Is MHN the same as Health Net?
Yes and no, and here’s how to think about it: MHN, Health Net, and Centene are part of the same corporate family. Members often see different brand names on different paperwork, which causes confusion. The good news: Villa accepts members across all of them.
- Health Net: the main insurance brand most members see on their member ID card. One of California’s largest health plans, founded 1979.
- MHN (Managed Health Network): a Health Net company focused on behavioral health programs and member services. You may see the MHN name on your plan paperwork or member resources for some Health Net plans. Villa works with the relevant Health Net entity directly.
- Centene Corporation: the parent company of Health Net (since 2016) and one of the largest managed care companies in the United States. Centene operates Health Net, MHN, and several other plan brands across multiple states.
If your member ID card says Health Net, your benefits are part of the same family covered by this page. Villa accepts MHN and Health Net members the same way. Verification confirms what your plan covers and any other costs. To know more, call us at (818) 639-7160.
What MHN Plans Typically Cover For Rehab
Most MHN and Health Net plans cover the addiction treatment services we provide. For more information about what your plan covers, call us at (818) 639-7160.
Villa accepts members from MHN-branded and Health Net-branded plans, including employer-sponsored coverage and Covered California marketplace plans.
Verification confirms the specifics of your benefits and any other costs.
Where Additional Steps May Apply
- Prior authorization: certain admissions may require prior authorization from your plan. Villa’s admissions team submits the request on your behalf and walks you through the timing.
- Concurrent review: during longer stays, your plan may review continued care. Villa’s clinical team documents progress as part of standard practice.
How to verify MHN coverage at The Villa
Verification at The Villa takes 15 minutes by phone or 24 hours by online form. You’ll need three things to get started:
- Your member ID number, from the front of your MHN or Health Net card (either works; the Member ID is the same)
- Your date of birth, for benefit verification
- The policyholder’s name, if the policy is in someone else’s name (spouse, parent, employer-sponsored)
After verification, admissions walks through what your plan covers, any other costs, and the next steps in the admissions process.
How MHN Members Typically Pay for Rehab
Three financial pathways apply to most members researching treatment at Villa. Verification walks through which apply to your situation.
- Use your insurance benefits. Most MHN and Health Net commercial plans cover addiction treatment under the behavioral health benefit, and Villa accepts members from MHN-branded and Health Net-branded plans, including employer-sponsored and Covered California plans. Our admissions team handles prior authorization, claims, and carrier coordination throughout your stay, so you can focus on recovery.
- Single-case agreement. Negotiated with your plan per-admission when specialized care isn’t locally available. Villa’s admissions team handles the negotiation as part of intake.
- Self-pay rates and financing. Villa offers self-pay rates and payment plans, with treatment financing through My Treatment Lender. Admissions walks through the options on the verification call.
Frequently asked questions
Is MHN the same as Health Net?
MHN and Health Net are part of the same corporate family (Centene Corporation is the parent of Health Net, and MHN is a Health Net company). You can use either your Health Net card or your MHN card to verify with us. Villa accepts MHN and Health Net members the same way. To know more, call us at (818) 639-7160.
Will MHN cover treatment at Villa?
Coverage depends on your specific MHN or Health Net plan. Villa accepts members of most major insurance plans. Verification confirms what your plan covers and any other costs. To know more, call us at (818) 639-7160.
Does MHN require prior authorization for residential treatment?
Many MHN and Health Net plans require prior authorization for residential and inpatient admissions, and Villa’s admissions team handles the request on your behalf as part of intake. Verification confirms what your plan requires and any other costs.