Expert Insights
I recently read a story about a Fort Collins man who turned his life around thanks to the help of the Colorado Work and Gain Education & Employment Skills program.
I discovered this program — which aimed to target anti-recidivism in Colorado — was an experiment in 2014 but has been so successful its recent budget was increased to $9 million! Given how expensive the prison system is for taxpayers, I’d much rather my tax dollars go toward preventing criminal justice involvement and its revolving door!
I think it’s a brilliant idea that instead of funding jails, funding is going towards job training, counseling, transitional housing, and more — services desperately needed for people to get back on their feet.
~ Olivia Pennelle
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Fort Collins?
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Fort Collins can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. Some of these factors include:
Treatment setting (inpatient or outpatient)
Features and amenities (luxury or standard rehab facility)
Duration of program (30, 60, or 90 days)
Health insurance plan
Choosing a rehab facility in-network with health insurance provider
Government funding
Location (city vs. suburb)
One of the factors that can increase the cost is the level of care that you receive. Levels of care vary whether you are attending inpatient or residential, or outpatient.
Since inpatient typically costs more than outpatient, spending more time in an inpatient program (90 days instead of 30 days) can significantly increase your cost of treatment.
Amenities offered by the facility of your choice also play a factor in cost of treatment. For example, a rehab that offers deluxe amenities like a swimming pool, massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling will typically cost more than a standard outpatient program.
Another aspect that may increase the cost is location. A facility located on a beautiful beach or a secluded mountain ranch will usually cost more than one located in an easily accessible urban area.
Other factors that may contribute to the cost of care include insurance coverage and government funding. These factors may greatly decrease the cost or even allow you to attend rehab for free.
Are There Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Fort Collins?
When searching for free options in Fort Collins, you may consider state-funded rehab addiction treatment centers. These drug and alcohol programs receive government grants to provide treatment to those in need. State-funded programs allow individuals with no insurance or low-income access to care at a low cost or none at all.
If you don’t qualify for a state-funded program, you can always apply for a scholarship. A scholarship is a monetary amount designated for rehab that you don’t have to pay back. Many rehabs and detox centers in Fort Collins offer scholarships to those in need.
If you’re unable to receive a scholarship, a good option to lower the cost is your health insurance. With your insurance – whether you have private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare – the cost of care may be minimal or even free.
Another option to pay for care is sliding scale payments. Sliding scale payments are a special fee schedule for those with low income. Sliding scale payments depend on your level of income, with higher income requiring a higher payment.
Resources
- Larimer Community Master Plan for Behavioral Health. (2018). Changing the Paradigm. Larimer.gov
- Larimer County. (2022) Health of the County. Larimer.gov.
- Office of the Larimer County Coroner/ Medical Examiner. (2019). 2019 ANNUAL REPORT. Larimer.org.
