Treatment

Other Payment Options

While insurance may pay for some or even most of the treatment costs, individuals who are not insured or who do not have coverage for addiction treatment may find that the price of treatment seems hard to manage. Fortunately, public and standard treatment programs do have alternative payment options available to help men and women who have a limited budget.

Sliding Scales

A sliding scale may be available in some treatment programs to help men and women who have a limited budget. When a sliding scale is […]

Using Medicare

Addiction treatment is covered under state Medicare programs, though the exact terms and conditions may vary slightly based on state laws and monetary limitations.

According to MedicareInteractive.org, Medicare Part A will pay for in-patient rehabilitation services while Medicare Part B covers out-patient rehab services. MedicareInteractive.org states that the in-patient services have a lifetime limitation of 190 days if the program is not part of a general hospital; however, there is no limitation on in-patient care in a program that is part of a hospital.

Although Medicare will pay for […]

Fighting an addiction to drugs or alcohol often requires the assistance of a professional treatment program. The problem that may worry some individuals is the cost of treatment. Many assume that addiction treatment is out of reach financially, but the reality is that solutions are available to help stay within a strict budget.

Costs of Rehab Programs

The cost of treatment will vary based on the specific rehabilitation program and the method of treating an addiction that medical professionals determine is appropriate for an individual. Since treatment will vary between individuals and […]