Drug Treatment Help Request

Outpatient

Outpatient solutions are on the low end of the spectrum of rehab services in terms of intensity of care, as the individual will be able to preserve their lifestyle in lots of ways without the commitment of having to remain in a treatment program while receiving rehabilitation services. Even if this might seem ideal it may not provide the much needed change of environment than many individuals in treatment need to have a successful rehabilitation.

Self Payment

Self Payment is necessary when someone's insurance isn't going to cover the total cost of rehabilitation or will only pay for part of it. In these cases, it may seem like a drawback but people actually have a great deal of leverage due to the fact they can decide on whichever facility they would like without the restrictions from health insurance companies that so many individuals face. In addition, rehab facilities will often offer payment assistance for people whose only option is self payment to help them get into rehabilitation.

Medicaid

Certain rehabilitation programs accept Medicaid in the event the individual is unable to self pay or present another kind of private health insurance. Medicaid might cover outpatient and short-term treatment within a limited amount of facilities, and in this case individuals may wish to investigate the self pay alternative and come up with up any resources they are able to to pay for a more quality treatment center which will get better results, say for example a long-term residential drug rehabilitation center.

State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)

State financed insurance other than Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of drug and alcohol treatment if other forms of insurance or self payment are not a choice. If a person has no private insurance and doesn't yet know if they might be eligible for state insurance, they should talk with their Social Services office within their area to ascertain if they are and then fill out an application. Most state financed insurance covers both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but usually only within the state which provides the insurance.

Private Health Insurance

Depending on which program you are covered by, all private medical health insurance plans generally cover some type of alcohol and drug rehab service including outpatient rehabilitation to inpatient or residential drug rehabilitation facilities. Individuals may have to participate in an alcohol and drug treatment center which is in their network of providers and there can be other limitations for example the length of time their stay in rehab is covered. Individuals can select a quality program they like and meet with a treatment counselor to ascertain if their insurance covers it.

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

Military insurance such as VA and Tricare does cover the costs of certain drug abuse treatment services. Detoxification services, outpatient and inpatient centers and also partial hospitalization are covered by military insurance, although military members may need pre-authorization and in that case they can liaise with their VA or Tricare representative. There can be some limitations regarding the length of time a stay in inpatient drug rehab is permitted, and every one of these questions will be answered before you begin treatment so that it is clear how long and individual can stay in the rehab program of choice.