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Fentanyl-related deaths in Harris County Jail have sparked a demand for outside investigation as community members question how the drugs are circulating.
Attorney Randall Kallinen, a local lawyer fighting to remedy the “mess” within Harris County jails, said inmates and staff members should have access to Naloxone, a nasal spray that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, in order to prevent further deaths.
While in custody, is it the duty of the staff to protect inmates from illegal drugs? How do we know they are not involved in the problem? These questions are worth legal consideration and county agreement.
~ Lesley Wirth
Cost of Drug Rehab in Pasadena
The cost of rehab can be a significant factor in deciding what type of program to attend. As you learn about treatment programs, you will see that costs vary. The final price tag will depend on details such as:
Treatment setting (inpatient or outpatient)
Amenities (luxury or standard facility)
Length of program
Health insurance
Location
Typically, inpatient programs begin with detoxification and include the cost of related medical care. You will also be responsible for the cost of counseling, housing, and meals. Being in an inpatient program means you will not be able to attend work, so you will face a loss of income during treatment.
Outpatient programs are often less expensive than inpatient care. Your expenses are limited to the cost of the therapy sessions you attend. You will live on your own and won’t need to pay for room and board in a facility. However, you will be responsible for your own housing, food, and medical care costs. Depending on your treatment schedule, you may be able to work and continue earning money.
Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Pasadena
The cost of care should not be a barrier to getting care for an alcohol or substance use disorder. Many facilities offer flexible payment options to help you get the help you need. Rehabs may offer assistance such as:
- Sliding scale fees where the cost of care is adjusted based on your financial situation
- Payment plans where the facility accepts payment in installments instead of paying everything all at once
- Scholarships that will help you pay for some or all of the fees
- Certain facilities accept patients regardless of their ability to pay, depending on space in the program
Health Insurance
If you have health insurance, it will cover some or all of the costs of rehab. All insurance plans are legally required to include coverage for substance abuse disorder treatment under the terms of the Affordable Care Act and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act. The coverage mandates are applicable to all types of insurance: private insurance, employer-sponsored insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and military insurance plans.
Your insurer may place some limits on how much it will pay and which facilities you can use, depending on your insurance plan. Not all facilities accept all types of insurance. If you have Medicare or Medicaid, you should call ahead and ask if the facility accepts those plans. Most private insurance companies work with a network of preferred providers. If you go to an in-network facility, your plan may cover more of your costs. If you choose an out-of-network facility, you may be responsible for more of the expenses. Call your insurance company to find out exactly what types of care are covered and what your out-of-pocket costs will be.
Resources
- Pasadena, Texas Population 2020 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- Fighting Fentanyl | Texas Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Www.hhs.texas.gov.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2019-2020). National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. (2019). Overdose Prevention Investment Snapshot.
