Getting started at Muir Wood follows three steps: verification of benefits, determining the level of care, and scheduling an admission.
Assessment Process & Getting Started
In-Network With Most Commercial Insurers
Clinically reviewed by
Dr. Ian Wolds Psy.D.
Last reviewed on July 16, 2026
Understanding Insurance Coverage at Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Watch a short overview of how coverage works at Muir Wood — what our admissions team verifies with your insurer, and what to expect before any commitment.
Step One: Verification of Benefits
The first step in the admissions process is to verify your insurance coverage and ascertain whether there are in-network or out-of-network mental health and substance use treatment benefits available to you and your teen. Use the button below to submit your insurance information which we will use to quickly assess the extent of your coverage. Our admissions department will review the coverage levels quoted by your insurance provider including any deductibles (the amount you pay for healthcare services before your health insurance begins to pay) and any co-pay amounts (a fixed amount for healthcare services that is usually paid at the time you receive the service). We are in-network with the following carriers.
Watch this informative video to gain an understanding of how we work with insurance carriers.
Step Two: Determining Level of Care
Once we have determined if there are insurance benefits on an in-network or out-of-network basis, our licensed therapists will need to speak with you and/or the referring professional to determine if your child meets the clinical criteria for a residential level of care. This interview takes about 45 minutes and will allow our treatment team to determine not only if your teen will meet insurance criteria for a residential level of care but also if they are well suited overall for Muir Wood’s treatment program.
Step Three: Scheduling an Admission
If it is determined that your teen meets the clinical criteria for a residential level of care, the admissions department will work closely with you or the referring professional on scheduling an admission. This will include assistance with the admissions application, scheduling an admission for the next available bed, and assisting you on how to intervene and the best method for transporting your child to treatment.
Muir Wood Treatment Center Reviews
Read about Muir Wood experiences from a parent who has been through it. Read these and other reviews from real parents of Muir Wood alumni. If you would like to speak to an alumni parent, contact us and we’ll arrange it.
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We felt this was a safe and very structured environment for our daughter. We felt comfortable with the staff and thought Lily did a fantastic job opening the lines of communication with Allison.
JM
Jul 2026
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Muir Wood helped my son tremendously in his recovering. He is leaving in high spirits. Lodi Thompson was excellent.
MC
Jul 2026
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I felt like Lisa was a great therapist for my son. He seemed to respond well to her and I have seen a lot of growth in him since he had been in the program. I’m sure other staff members had a part in this too
Great therapist; saw real growth in my son
Jul 2026
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In comparison to another residential facility, we found Muir Wood to be focused on helping the child vs. just running a business. The Dr.’s and therapists were great, our child made progress after a long time of spiraling downward, and expenses and the entire process was transparent.
SL
Jul 2026
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My daughter had experience with another facility prior to coming to Muirwood. What a difference! Muirwood staff was caring, they communicated regularly, and they worked to help her with her co-existing disorders.
HL
Jul 2026
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Here we are more than a half year after my son got released from the Clovis location.
JH
Jul 2026
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Muir Wood exceeded my expectations across the board. I was nervous to send my son for treatment because I have read horror stories of other places. But Muir Wood treated my son and my family with compassion, patience, and sincerity. It took …
S
Jul 2026
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We found Muir Wood to be very transparent and more focused on the clients than on just driving there business forward. Our experience elsewhere was not so. Our son made progress after a long spiral downward, and their parent programs were very helpful too.
SL
Jul 2026