Drug Treatment Help Request

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of intensity of care, since the individual can keep their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to remain in a rehabilitation program while receiving rehab services. Even though this may seem perfect it might not provide the much needed change of surroundings than many people in treatment need to experience a productive rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehabilitation centers accept Medicaid in the event the individual cannot self pay or present another kind of private health care insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term rehab within a limited amount of centers, and in such cases individuals might want to investigate the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to cover a more quality rehab facility that will produce better results, like a long-term residential drug treatment program.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the expense of drug rehabilitation if other kinds of insurance or self payment are not a possibility. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they can check with their Social Services office in their area to figure out if they are and then fill out an application. The majority of state financed insurance will take care of both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only inside the state which provides the insurance coverage.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health insurance plans generally cover some sort of drug and alcohol treatment service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential drug and alcohol treatment centers. Individuals could have to take part in an alcohol and drug treatment program that is in their network of providers and there may be other limitations such as just how long their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can select a good program they prefer and meet with a rehabilitation specialist to determine if their insurance covers it.

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

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