Drug Treatment Help Request

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the lower end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to intensity of care, since the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways without the commitment of having to remain in a rehab program while receiving rehabilitation services. Although this may appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in recovery have to have to have a successful rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is needed when someone's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehab or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals actually have a great deal of leverage simply because they can choose whichever facility they would like without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many people encounter. In addition, rehab centers will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Some treatment programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehabilitation inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals might want to explore the self pay alternative and drum up any resources they can to cover a more quality rehab program which will produce better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehab program.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehab at drug rehabilitation programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation when the center is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must help in establishing the individual's treatment strategy. Inpatient services are provided through Medicare Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being similar to any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab being paid for through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug rehabilitation if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If someone doesn't have private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but typically only inside the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which plan you are covered by, all private health insurance plans typically cover some form of drug rehab service which range from outpatient rehab to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Individuals might have to participate in a drug rehab facility that is in their network of providers and there can be other restrictions like just how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they like and speak with a rehab counselor to find out if their insurance will cover it.

Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

Military insurance which includes VA and Tricare does cover the price of certain substance abuse rehab solutions. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers in addition to partial hospitalization are paid for by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations about how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation is permitted, and all of these questions will be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the treatment program of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance possibility provided by many different drug rehabilitation centers to help help clients pay for rehabilitation where this might not have been possible initially. As an example, one client's fee for rehab might be different and somebody else whose finances are better which makes them more prepared to pay for the full cost of rehab. Registrars take into consideration additional factors in addition to income including number of dependents to ascertain the final cost using the sliding scale.