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A $6 million federal grant has been awarded to the University of Medical Medicine Center in Jackson, Mississippi to help fund statewide treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. As the state capital, Jackson boosts many attractions, yet it also struggles with poverty.
This leaves many struggling with addiction unable to pay for treatment. Grants at the city, state, and national level are a necessary aid in the transformation of the unresolved opioid epidemic, allowing for those who would seek treatment to receive the help they need. To be frank, without these programs, we don’t have a chance.
~ Lesley Wirth
Cost of Drug Rehab in Jackson
Rehab costs vary widely and typically depend on:
Treatment setting (inpatient or outpatient)
Features and amenities (luxury or standard rehab facility)
Duration of program (30, 60, or 90 days)
Private health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare
Government funding
Many people have health insurance and can use their coverage to pay for services. Thanks to legislation such as the Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, health insurance companies must provide coverage for medical conditions, including substance use disorder (SUD).
If you don’t have health insurance, however, there are many other options to help pay for care. For example, you can reach out to friends or the virtual community with a crowdfunding campaign. You can also look into medical loan payment plans, which you can find by asking about the facility you’re interested in.
Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Jackson
If the aforementioned options don’t work, look for low-cost and free drug rehabs in Jackson. These programs are typically funded by state, local, and federal resources, such as the SAMHSA block grant and funds offered by religious organizations.
Free state-funded facilities are usually only for those that qualify by having a very low income. At these places, you might see a sliding fee scale, which lowers the cost of treatment following a scale determined by income levels. They might also offer scholarships, where the facility or a third party covers all or part of the cost of care.
Resources
- Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program. (2022). Statistics.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder.
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); (2006). Chapter 3. Intensive Outpatient Treatment and the Continuum of Care.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.
- Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. (2021). Naloxone Statewide Standing Order.
