Does my insurance cover outpatient cardiac rehabilitation?
Most insurances fully cover the cost of CR, but the type and extent of reimbursement depends on the contract between the insurance carrier and the enrollee. Prior to starting rehab, a cardiac rehab staff member will meet with an interested patient to discuss all insurance concerns, including verification of policy, the level of reimbursement, whether precertification is required, and the possible number of sessions provided by the patient's insurance plan. 

How often must I go to rehab and for how long?
Your physician will determine the length of stay in rehab. Typically, most patients spend eight to twelve weeks in therapy, meeting three times a week with each session lasting about one hour. 

Why do I need to do it?
Studies have shown that for those who took part in cardiac rehab survival is significantly increased over those who did not participate in cardiac rehab, particularly in the three years following a cardiac event. Through the strengthening of the heart and body, and providing education about exercise, diet, smoking, stress relief and other healthy lifestyle measures, cardiac rehabilitation gives participants an effective means of managing their cardiac health.