Medicaid Accepted Drug Rehab Centers

Medicaid will cover substance abuse or addiction treatment, dual diagnosis, and mental health treatments along with primary health services. Finding a program that will accept Medicaid can be a difficult task when you need addiction treatment. One thing you must remember is that Medicaid is state-funded insurance and only works with the treatment centers contracted for treatment. While Medicaid and Medicare are considered insurance, most private treatment centers do not accept this form of insurance.

Please contact us by phone for immediate assistance. This is a necessary step in beginning the recovery process for yourself or for a loved one. Our addiction treatment specialists and staff have over 25 years of experience in helping people find effective and affordable treatment for all addictions. What you tell us is completely confidential. We are HIPAA compliant. We are here to answer your questions and to get you (or a loved one) into treatment today. Our addiction specialists will help you find a drug rehab center that will take your Medicaid insurance. For immediate intake, call us now. 

1-800-513-5423

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What you will learn:

• Does Medicaid Pay for Drug Rehab?
• Will Medicaid Pay 100% For Addiction Treatment?
• About Medicaid
• Medicaid Eligibility
• Retroactive Eligibility
• How We Can Help

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Does Medicaid Pay for Drug Rehab?

I have Medicaid. Will it pay for substance abuse? Medicaid will pay for all or most of the primary aspects of addiction treatment services. Some states do require a co-pay for substance abuse. Medicaid provides free and affordable treatment options for people who are struggling with addiction to prescription medications, drugs, or alcohol. Each program will have different eligibility requirements for Medicaid to cover the cost of treatment.

Will Medicaid Pay 100% For Addiction Treatment?

Will Medicaid pay 100% of treatment costs? Under certain circumstances, sometimes, Medicaid will pay 100% for addiction treatment. Medicaid will cover various treatment methods and services. The state you live in, and the Medicaid program that you are enrolled in, will determine the level of care available for your specific case. Some states have decided to add a co-payment for some addiction treatment programs. If there is a co-payment it will be a nominal amount. Medicaid does cover most forms of treatment including inpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs, outpatient therapy, family counseling, interventions, and detox. Medicaid also covers medication therapy and maintenance/ craving medications. 

About Medicaid

 Medicaid and CHIP programs provide health coverage to nearly 60 million Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. To participate in Medicaid, federal law requires states to cover certain population groups (mandatory eligibility groups) and gives them the flexibility to cover other population groups (optional eligibility groups). States set individual eligibility criteria within federal minimum standards. States can apply to CMS for a waiver of federal law to expand health coverage beyond these groups. For eligibility please check with your local DSHS office and see if you qualify for Medicaid insurance. 

Medicaid Eligibility

Am I eligible for Medicaid?  To be eligible for Medicaid, individuals need to satisfy federal and state requirements regarding residency, immigration status, and documentation of U.S. citizenship. Medicaid eligibility requirements include those who are disabled, pregnant, postpartum, those under the age of 19, and anyone who falls under the specified income bracket laid out by the individual state. Everyone who has Medicaid may be eligible to enter into treatment for an addiction problem. A block grant is a noncompetitive, formula grant mandated by the U.S. Congress. Eligible entities must submit an annual application to demonstrate statutory and regulatory compliance in order to receive the formula-based funding. SAMHSA is responsible for two block grant programs. Block grant grantees use the block grant programs for prevention, treatment, recovery support, and other services to supplement Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance services.

• Must be a resident of the state in which you are applying for Medicaid insurance coverage.
• Financial records show that the person applying for Medicaid coverage falls below the low-income bracket or very low-income bracket.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or qualified non-citizen, like a lawful permanent resident.

Retroactive Eligibility

Medicaid coverage may start retroactively for up to 3 months before the month of application, if the individual would have been eligible during the retroactive period had he or she applied then. Coverage generally stops at the end of the month in which a person no longer meets the requirements for eligibility.

How We Can Help

Today can be the start of your new life. Entering into a Low-Cost Drug Rehabilitation Center is just one phone call away. Start the healing today.  Our certified addiction specialists are here to help you find the most affordable treatment center in or outside of your area. It is sometimes beneficial for the client to go to treatment further away from home. Getting away from temptations and friends who may still be using is often better for many people. Clients who go to rehab in another state also have a harder time leaving treatment early as well. Depending on the situation, our counselors may suggest looking for substance abuse programs that are a plane flight away. We can help you find a rehab center that takes your Medicaid. We are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions that you may have regarding drug rehab centers that Medicaid.

Sources

Medicaid: Substance Abuse 
Block Grants
SAMHSA
Mental Health Substance Abuse Coverage

Erik Epp – Content Author