Drug Treatment Help Request

Outpatient

Outpatient services are on the bottom end of the spectrum of treatment solutions with regards to level of care, since the individual is able to maintain their lifestyle in many ways without the commitment of needing to be in a treatment program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even though this may seem ideal it might not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in recovery have to have to have a productive rehab.

Self Payment

Self Payment is required when someone's insurance isn't going to pay for the total cost of rehab or will only pay for some of it. In these cases, it may appear like a drawback but individuals in fact have a much more leverage because they can decide on whichever facility they want without the limitations from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, treatment centers will frequently offer payment assistance for people whose only choice is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehab programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is not able to self pay or present any other form of private health insurance. Medicaid may possibly cover outpatient and short-term treatment inside a limited amount of centers, and in cases like this individuals may choose to explore the self pay option and drum up any resources they are able to to fund a more quality rehab program which will produce better results, such as a long-term residential drug rehab center.

Medicare

Medicare recipients can seek treatment at drug rehabilitation programs which deliver either inpatient or outpatient treatment when the program is included in the network of Medicare-participating providers and with the authorization of their Medicare appointed doctor, who must aid in setting up the person's rehabilitation plan. Inpatient solutions are provided through Medicare Part A, with up front costs being exactly 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 may be used to cover the expense of drug and alcohol rehab if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person does not have any private insurance and doesn't yet know if they may qualify for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office in their area to determine if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but generally only in the state which offers the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical insurance plans typically cover some type of alcohol and drug rehabilitation service which range from outpatient treatment to inpatient or residential alcohol and drug rehab facilities. Individuals could have to take part in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that is inside their network of providers and there might be other limitations such as the amount of time their stay in rehabilitation is covered. Individuals can choose a quality facility they like and speak with a rehabilitation 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 particular drug abuse rehab services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient programs in addition to partial hospitalization are all paid for by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization in which case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare consultant. There can be some limitations concerning how much time a stay in inpatient drug rehabilitation is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before beginning rehabilitation so that it's clear the length of time and individual can stay in the rehabilitation facility of choice.