Drug Treatment Help Request

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services regarding intensity of care, because the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in several ways with no commitment of having to remain in a treatment facility while receiving rehab services. Even if this might seem ideal it will not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than many people in rehab have to have to experience a productive rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't pay for the entire cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals in fact have a much more leverage due to the fact they can choose whichever program they would like without the limitations from health insurers that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment programs will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to enable them to get into rehab.

Medicaid

Certain treatment centers accept Medicaid if the individual cannot self pay or present another kind of private medical insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay option and drum up any resources they're able to to pay for a more quality rehabilitation center which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug and alcohol rehab program.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid may be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. When someone does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might qualify for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only inside the state which offers the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

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