Alcohol and Drug Abuse Statistics in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Here are some recent statistics regarding substance abuse in Chicopee and Hampden County:
Between 2010 and 2021, Hampden County experienced approximately 1,459 opioid-related deaths.
From 2016 to 2021, the total increase in opioid deaths for Hampden County was 62%.
2016 marked the highest amount of opioid-related deaths in a year until 2018 when the opioid death toll jumped to 208 deaths.
The highest amount of opioid-related deaths in Hampden County occurred in 2020, with a total of 215 deaths. 2021 saw 211 deaths, and 2019 saw 199 deaths.
In 2021, 11.9% of Hampden County’s opioid deaths occurred in Chicopee.
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Private Insurance
Every insurance provider is required by law to cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services to some extent. Contact your provider to learn about the specific coverage they offer, which varies by company.
Massachusetts Medicaid
In Massachusetts, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are rolled into one program, called MassHealth. MassHealth members may be able to cover the cost of rehabilitation treatment services through this government-funded program. Massachusetts residents must apply for benefits, and the treatment provider must accept MassHealth as a method of payment.
Massachusetts Medicare
Massachusetts Medicare is a program funded by the government to provide coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 or older, have been on Social Security Disability Insurance for two years, or have end-stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Medicare covers the cost of addiction treatment services; however, some rehab facilities don’t accept Medicare methods of payment, so always check before enrolling in treatment.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehab programs charge fees based on income, so you only pay what you can reasonably afford. To qualify for sliding scale rehab in Massachusetts, you may have to provide proof of income.
TRICARE in Massachusetts
Massachusetts TRICARE (North region) is a program funded by the government to provide health insurance coverage for military personnel, veterans, and their families. TRICARE covers addiction treatment services for these individuals.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Indian Health Services drug rehabs offer addiction treatment free of charge for Indigenous people and Alaskan Natives. This coverage is provided even if other insurance is available.
Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2022, June). Number of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths By City/Town, 2015-2021.
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2022, June). Number of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths By County, 2015-2021.
- Hampden County Addiction Task Force. (2022, August). Current Overdose and Drug Use Trends.