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Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the bottom end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of level of care, for the reason that individual is able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways with no commitment of having to be in a rehab program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this might appear ideal it may not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in rehab have to have to experience a productive rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when a person's insurance won't pay for the total cost of treatment or will only cover some of it. In these situations, it may appear like a disadvantage but individuals really have a great deal of leverage simply because they can select whichever center they would like without the restrictions from health insurers that so many individuals encounter. In addition, rehab programs will frequently provide payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehab.

Medicaid

Some rehab programs will take Medicaid when the individual cannot self pay or present some other type of private medical insurance. Medicaid may only pay for outpatient and short-term rehab in a limited amount of programs, and in such cases individuals may wish to explore the self pay option and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality rehab facility which will get better results, like a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can receive rehab at drug rehab programs which provide either inpatient or outpatient rehab if the program is in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the approval of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the individual's rehabilitation strategy. Inpatient services are covered through Medicare Part A, with out of pocket costs being just like any other kind of hospital stay, and outpatient rehab 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 expense of drug and alcohol treatment if other kinds of insurance or self payment aren't a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know whether they may be eligible for state insurance, they should seek advice from their Social Services office within their area to figure out if they are and then apply. Most state financed insurance will cover both outpatient and inpatient treatment, but generally only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private health care insurance plans generally cover some sort of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service ranging from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug treatment centers. Individuals may have to participate in a drug and alcohol treatment program that is inside their network of providers and there may be other limitations including the length of time their stay in treatment is covered. Individuals can pick a good center they like and consult with a treatment specialist to ascertain if their insurance will cover it.

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

Military insurance including VA and Tricare does cover the expenses of particular drug abuse rehab services. Detox services, outpatient and inpatient centers as well as partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may require pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some restrictions as to how long a stay in inpatient alcohol and drug treatment is permitted, and all of these questions can be answered prior to starting rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the treatment facility of preference.

Sliding Fee Scale

A sliding fee scale can be a payment assistance option offered by a variety of alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities to help help clients afford rehabilitation where this might not have been possible initially. For example, one client's fee for rehab could be different and somebody else whose financial situation is better making them better able to pay the full cost of rehabilitation. Registrars take into account other factors aside from income including number of dependents to determine the ultimate cost and using the sliding scale.