Will My Boss Know if I Get Treatment for Alcohol or Substance Use?

If you’re thinking about getting help for alcohol or other substance use, you may worry that your employer will find out. That concern can make it harder to take the first step.
If you’re eligible for Carrum Health, you can privately talk with someone about your options and get help finding the right care—for yourself or a covered family member.
Will my employer know if I get help?
Your privacy comes first. Carrum Health protects your privacy. Your conversations with a Care Navigator and the details of your treatment are kept confidential and are not shared with your employer as part of your individual care.
You can contact us, ask questions, and explore treatment options privately.
If you need time away from work for treatment, your employer may know that you’re taking leave for a medical reason, but your medical information—including your diagnosis and treatment—is protected by privacy laws. You may also be eligible for job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Download our guide to learn more about taking leave for treatment.
What happens when I contact Carrum Health?
You don’t need to know what kind of treatment you need before reaching out. You can contact us even if you just want to ask questions.
A dedicated Carrum Health Care Navigator will listen to what’s going on, answer your questions, and help you understand your options. If you’re ready for treatment, we’ll help connect you with the right type of care at a leading treatment facility that uses a proven approach to treatment.
Your Care Navigator will be there to guide you from your first conversation through your next steps in care and help you get care—at little or no cost.*
What kinds of treatment are available?
Care is available for alcohol and other substance use. Because treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all, we can help connect you with the right level of support based on your needs. For eligible members, treatment is often fully covered.
Care may include:
- Detox services
- Residential/inpatient treatment
- Partial hospitalization programs
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Outpatient treatment
- Recovery coaching
- Virtual care
- Medication-assisted treatment, as part of your care
- Sober living as part of your care
Take the first step privately
You don’t have to be ready for treatment to reach out. A Carrum Health Care Navigator can privately answer your questions and help you understand your options—for yourself or someone you care about.
Call 855-729-3511 or check your eligibility to get started.
*If you have a high-deductible health plan, you’ll need to meet your deductible first. Checking your eligibility will show you exactly what’s covered and what you can expect to pay, if anything at all.
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. No material is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
