Expert Insights
I know drug courts get a bad rep, but I think they’re a good idea. I recently read that 80 percent of people with opioid addiction want to stop or reduce their use, according to a professor at UCLA. It seems that getting entangled in the legal system doesn’t help people engage in care, and people with substance use disorder may benefit from decriminalization and less legal pressure. A great example of this program being successful is former Army vet Matt McKee. With a horrible case of PTSD from deployment in the Middle East and a training exercise injury that left him 90% disabled, Matt struggled with civilian life. He began drinking, which quickly turned into a full-blown dependency on alcohol. After being arrested for some serious offenses, he was offered a chance to go through Veterans Treatment Court instead of jail. He immediately accepted. Today, he credits the program for saving his life. These are the programs I feel we must invest in and expand.
~ Olivia Pennelle
Jacksonville Drug News
How Do You Pay for Addiction Treatment in Jacksonville?
If you have health insurance, such as private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, your insurance plan should provide some coverage for addiction treatments you receive. However, the coverage provided depends on your specific health insurance plan. Some plans offer more coverage than others.
Private Insurance
Substance abuse services are required to be covered by all insurance providers. Contact your provider to confirm specific coverage, including any applicable deductibles and copays.
Florida Medicaid
Medicaid provides health insurance to low-income residents in Florida. It covers services such as outpatient and inpatient substance abuse treatment. However, not all facilities accept Medicaid as a method of payment.
Florida Medicare
The Florida Medicare program offers coverage to residents 65 or older, with disabilities, or with end-stage renal disease or ALS. Medicare can cover the cost of addiction services. However, some rehabs don’t accept Medicare insurance, so it is important to confirm coverage before enrolling in a program.
TRICARE
Florida TRICARE (South Region) is a program funded by the government that provides health insurance coverage for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families. TRICARE coverage includes addiction services, such as rehab and medication-assisted treatment.
No matter which Jacksonville drug rehab you consider, ask about your payment and financing options. Many facilities are willing to work with those who do not have private insurance or who have low incomes without the financial means to pay for care.
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How to Finance Addiction Treatment in Jacksonville
Cost should never be a barrier to accessing the care you need. There are options to consider that can help reduce the financial burden of entering Jacksonville drug rehabs, including:
- Grants offered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Scholarships and grants
- Sliding scales offered by some facilities and detox centers in Jacksonville (payments based on income)
- Fundraising and crowdfunding for financial support
- Free or low-cost, government-funded facilities
- Monthly payment plans
If you live in Jacksonville and are looking for an accredited addiction treatment center, know that there are plenty of free and low-cost options.
Resources
- Florida Department of Health. Bureau of Community Health Assessment. Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. (2022). Substance Use Dashboard: Overview. Florida Department of Health.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020). Addiction and Health.
- Florida Department of Health. Bureau of Community Health Assessment. Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. (2022). Substance Use Dashboard: Prescriptions and Treatment. Florida Department of Health.
- Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2022). Quick Statistics: Treatment Episode Data Set for Florida (2020). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- Broward County Sheriff’s Office. (2020). Department of Community Programs.
