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Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the lower end of the spectrum of rehabilitation solutions regarding level of care, because the individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in many ways with no commitment of having to stay in a rehab facility while undergoing rehabilitation services. While this might seem perfect it may not provide the much needed change of atmosphere than lots of people in rehabilitation require to experience a successful rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when a person's insurance won't cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these situations, it may seem like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can select whichever program they want without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals face. Likewise, treatment facilities will usually provide payment assistance for individuals whose only choice is self payment to help them get into treatment.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present some other kind of private medical health insurance. Medicaid might pay for outpatient and short-term rehabilitation within a limited amount of programs, and in this instance individuals may choose to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they can to fund a more quality rehab program that will produce better results, such as a long-term residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek rehabilitation at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities which deliver either inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation if the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed physician, who must help in setting up the person's rehab plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being just like any other type of hospital stay, and outpatient treatment being covered through Medicare Medicare Part B.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of alcohol and drug treatment 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 be eligible for state insurance, they should consult their Social Services office within their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehab, but typically only within the state which provides the insurance plan.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some type of drug rehab service ranging from outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab programs. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center which is inside their network of providers and there might be other restrictions like how long their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality program they like and speak with a rehab specialist to determine if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of certain substance abuse rehabilitation services. 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 speak with their VA or Tricare representative. There might be some limitations as to how long a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting treatment so that it is clear how much time and individual can remain in the rehab program of choice.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale is a payment assistance option offered by many different drug and alcohol rehab facilities in an effort to help clients afford rehabilitation where this may not have been possible originally. For example, one client's price for rehab could be different and another individual whose financial situation is better making them more prepared to pay for the full cost of treatment. Registrars consider other factors in addition to income including amount of dependents to determine the final cost using the sliding scale.

Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

Many alcohol and drug rehab facilities provide payment assistance to help clients who may not have enough funds to self pay for treatment or whose health insurance won't supply coverage or total coverage for their stay. As an example, Occasionally insurance only covers a short-term facility when in fact a long-term facility will be the more ideal option. To find out what payment assistance can be offered, like a sliding fee scale, seek advice from the facility for details.