Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross plans are run state by state. Thrive is in network with the Blue plan in five of the states we serve, and we check your specific plan before you start.

In network in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana and South Carolina. Fully virtual care, no travel, evening and daytime groups.

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Thrive is in-network with most major insurance providers

Blue Cross Blue Shield and virtual IOP

What your covered program may include

Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) bridges the gap between weekly therapy and inpatient care. It offers the structure and community of a clinical program with the flexibility to keep living your life while you heal. Blue Cross Blue Shield is a group of independent state plans rather than one national insurer, so coverage is decided by the plan in your state. Most of the Blue plans we work with cover intensive outpatient care as an outpatient behavioral health benefit.

Curated Groups

Healing happens in connection. Our groups bring together people walking similar paths, guided by licensed clinicians who help create space for openness, reflection, safety and forward movement.

Individual Therapy

Your story matters. One-on-one sessions give you time to pause, reflect, and work through what’s getting in the way of balance, from managing anxiety and depression to building long-term resilience.

Family Therapy

Healing extends beyond the individual. Our family therapy invites loved ones into the process, rebuilding trust, communication, and understanding while setting boundaries that support lasting change.

Skill-Building Sessions

We teach everyday tools for real-world calm, from emotional regulation and mindfulness to relapse prevention and stress management. It’s not just what you learn here; it’s what you take with you.

Aftercare & Ongoing Support

Before graduation, every client leaves with a personalized plan for continued growth, whether that’s therapy, community groups, or ongoing coaching. Because progress doesn’t end when the program does.

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States where Thrive is in network with a Blue plan

Who is IOP for?

Discover who benefits most from IOP care, find the right level of support, and reconnect with structure, growth, and lasting stability. This program may be a good fit if you relate to:

Adult attending a virtual IOP session from home, covered by a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan

Balancing careers, relationships, and mental health can feel impossible. Our IOP helps you find stability, focus, and tools for sustainable growth.

Designed for students navigating anxiety, burnout, or life transitions while balancing academics, relationships, and independence.

For those stepping down from inpatient care or re-establishing structure after a major life change, we offer guidance and consistency.

We support individuals with unique needs, including autoimmune, chronic, or sensory challenges, through flexible hybrid and virtual care.

The core mental health conditions we treat

From anxiety to depression, our expert-led programs are designed to address the most common mental health challenges with compassion, clarity, and care. We support people experiencing challenges such as:

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, panic disorder, agoraphobia.

Depression

Major depression, persistent depression, atypical depression, seasonal affective disorder.

Dissociative disorders

Dissociative identity disorder, dissociative amnesia, depersonalization-derealization.

Dual-Diagnosis

Co-occuring mental health & substance-use, impulsive shopping, porn addiction.

Healing isn’t one size fits all. Our team treats a wide range of mental health conditions, tailored to each individual’s needs, goals, and journey.

Questions, answered clearly

What members ask most about starting virtual IOP with Thrive: coverage, cost, and how quickly care can begin.

Which Blue plans is Thrive in network with?

AZ Blue in Arizona, Blue Shield of California, Florida Blue in Florida, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Indiana, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina including the State Health Plan. Blue Cross NC is still in progress and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is closed to new providers at the moment, so if you are in those states call us and we will check your other options.

My card says Anthem. Is that Blue Cross?

What will I pay?

Do I need prior authorization?

Covered by a different insurer?

Thrive is also in network with Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE, Oscar Health, Curative and Johns Hopkins Health Plans. Tell us who you are covered by and we will check your benefits for free.

Get care wherever you are, from home or in person

Select your state to explore available programs and clinicians in your area

Our Program

What We Treat

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Specialized programs for:

Young Adults

Adults

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