Paying for Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Provo
The cost of rehab shouldn’t stop you from getting the treatment you need. You have access to free and low-cost alcohol and drug rehab centers to get the quality care you need.
State-Funded Rehabs
Certain rehabs receive funding from the state to provide rehab to those who are considered to be low income. These are called state-funded rehabs. State-funded rehabs often provide therapy at low or no cost. These types of rehab programs often include methadone clinics, which give out medication to treat opioid use disorders.
Rehab Scholarships
Some rehabs set aside funds as part of a rehab scholarship package. These funds help pay for rehab for those who can’t afford it. Rehab scholarships often do not have to be repaid. Many rehab centers don’t overly promote their rehab scholarship options. You may have to call the drug or alcohol rehab of your choice to get more information.
Charitable Organizations
Charitable organizations offer drug and alcohol rehab at a low cost or none at all. These organizations, like The Salvation Army, can provide free or low-cost rehab due to donations from monthly or one-time contributors.
Here are some free and/or low cost Provo alcohol rehabs and Provo drug rehabs:
- The Salvation Army- Salt Lake City
- Ardu Recovery Center
- Wasatch BH Special Servs District
Private Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid
If you don’t qualify for free alcohol or drug rehab through the state or a charity, you can use your private insurance to pay for rehab. Private insurance such as Blue Cross Blue Shield or United Healthcare can help eliminate or reduce the cost of rehab. Your insurance provider can help you choose a rehab that is in-network to avoid any unexpected costs.
Using private insurance may not be an option for you to pay for the cost of rehab. If so, other programs are available to help make getting quality care more affordable, like Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare is a federally funded program that gives health coverage to people who are 65 years old or older. Medicare covers drug and alcohol rehab as long as you receive treatment a through licensed center.
Some treatments that Medicare covers includes:
- Inpatient rehab
- Outpatient rehab
- Hospital stays due to substance abuse
- Medications like methadone or buprenorphine
- Follow-up doctor visits
- Partial hospitalization outpatient programs
- Drug and alcohol misuse patient education resources
Due to your age, you may not be eligible for Medicare. If so, you may be eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that gives health benefits to individuals and families who have a low income.
Medicaid also covers drug and alcohol rehab. Treatment that Medicaid pays for includes:
- Inpatient rehab
- Group psychotherapy
- Family psychotherapy pertaining to substance abuse
- Crisis psychotherapy
- Hospital stays due to drug and alcohol misuse
Medicare and Medicaid can help make the cost of rehab more affordable so that you get the treatment you need to start on the road to long-term recovery.
Resources
- Utah’s Public Health Data Resource. (2021). Public Health Indicator Based Information System (IBIS).
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services. (2021). Hope, Health, and Healing Data Portal.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2020). Persons Killed by State-Utah.
- Center for Medicare Advocacy. (2022). Medicare Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
- Division of Medicaid and Health Financing. (2019). Utah Medicaid Provider Manual.
