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A new mobile unit funded by The Craft Center for Community Health has made its way to Worcester, Massachusetts. The Community Care in Reach Mobile Unit brings addiction treatment anywhere people are in need.
It’s able to reach areas that otherwise wouldn’t have access to addiction treatment services. The mobile unit has medications for addiction treatment, a needle exchange program, various supplies to help with detox, and more. What’s more, caregivers can also refer patients to counselors and long-term rehab programs.
The mobile unit also offers preventive care like immunizations, chronic disease management, hepatitis C treatment, and specialty medical care. These types of mobile addiction treatment units are one of the only ways some communities are able to access care, making them a valuable asset on the streets.
~ Peg O’Connor
Cost of Drug Rehab in Worcester
What you’ll ultimately pay for drug or alcohol rehab in Worcester depends on several variables unique to your situation. Factors such as whether you have health insurance, what your policy covers, the facility you select, and your program length will all affect the cost of your care.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Worcester County is home to at least 80 addiction treatment facilities. Of those rehabilitation centers:4
70 accept self-payment options (cash, credit card, etc.).
16 offer treatment services on a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured persons.
69 accept Medicaid.
67 accept private health insurance.
13 offer various forms of payment assistance.
55 accept Medicare.
Many Worcester drug rehabs accept multiple types of insurance, so if you have a healthcare plan, it can help reduce your costs. But keep in mind your policy’s network and individual benefits will determine the extent of that reduction. To find out whether you have partial or full coverage for the type of addiction treatment you need, call your insurance provider.
Resources
- FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health. (2021, November). Number of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths, All Intents by County , MA Residents: 2010-2020.
- The 192nd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (n.d.). Section 34A.
