Paying for Treatment

Figuring out how to pay for alcohol treatment can be stressful. Because so few alcoholics have extra money to cover the cost of treatment, many choose not to get help at all rather than take the time to explore their options.

The truth is that no one need go without alcohol addiction treatment if they need it. You have a number of resources available to assist you in paying for alcohol rehab in California: insurance, personal resources, financing options, sliding scale treatment and free alcohol addiction treatment are all available. If you would like help finding a California alcohol rehab that will work with your budget, contact us at the number listed above today.

Paying for Treatment: Insurance

If you have health insurance, you’re off to a great start. The medical portion of your plan should cover the cost of alcohol detox and related medical services while the mental health portion should pay for addiction treatment. There may be restrictions, so clarify the details before you choose a program.

Paying for Treatment: Personal Resources

For those who don’t have insurance and for those whose health insurance doesn’t cover the full cost of treatment, personal resources like income and savings are the next place to look. Money tucked away in obscure savings accounts or lent to friends and relatives can help you pay for treatment. Those with income (from employment or other sources) may be able to find a portion of the bill there as well.

Paying for Treatment: Financing

Financing is a great way to pay for the rest of the treatment bill that you can’t cover. Making payments monthly allows you to come up with the cost of alcohol rehab before, during and after you receive treatment.

Paying for Treatment: Sliding Scale

Some alcohol rehab facilities offer sliding scale costs for those with low or no income. That is, your bill for treatment will be dependent upon your household’s income. Not all California alcohol rehabs offer this option, but those who do often a predetermined scale to make it easy for you.

Paying for Treatment: Free Alcohol Rehab

For those with no income at all, California may cover all or part of your treatment through the Medi-Cal program. Those who are remanded to treatment through the court system may also have access to free alcohol rehab services. Resources may be limited so a waiting period is likely before you can begin treatment.

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Do you need help paying for treatment? Call us today to find out more about which California alcohol rehabs near you will work with your insurance, offer financing and sliding scale or have free treatment services available.