Financing Alcohol and Drug Rehab in West Jordan
If the cost of rehab prevents you from getting the treatment you need, you have options to get rehab at a low cost or no cost to you.
State-Funded Rehabs
State-funded rehabs are often licensed centers that receive government funding to provide low-cost or free treatment to those who can’t afford rehab. You may have to submit an application to receive approval to attend a state-funded rehab. State-funded rehabs may also include methadone clinics. These centers provide medication and treatment for those experiencing an opioid addiction.
State-Funded Rehabs: State-funded rehabs are often licensed centers that receive government funding to provide low-cost or free treatment to those who can’t afford rehab. You may have to submit an application to receive approval to attend a state-funded rehab. State-funded rehabs may also include methadone clinics. These centers provide medication and treatment for those experiencing an opioid addiction.
Charitable Organizations: Recognizing that state-funded rehabs may be filled, some organizations offer free or low-cost rehab as a charitable operation. These philanthropic organizations, like The Salvation Army, are funded by monthly donors and one-time contributors.
Rehab Scholarship:
Rehab scholarships are funds that a rehab center sets aside for someone who can’t afford to pay for rehab. These financial awards do not have to be repaid. Rehab scholarships often are not advertised openly so you may have to contact the rehab center of your choice for more information.
Some free and low-cost drug and alcohol rehabs in West Jordan include:
- Multicultural Counseling Center
- Valley Behavioral Health SouthValley
- The Salvation Army – Salt Lake City
Private Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid
Using your private health insurance can be a way to make drug and alcohol rehab more affordable. Private insurance like Blue Cross Blue Shield or Aetna often will cover all or a portion of the costs of rehab. Be sure to contact your insurance company to choose a rehab that is in network to reduce any unanticipated costs.
While private insurance can help pay for rehab, you may not have this option available to you. If you don’t have private insurance, you may qualify for programs like Medicare or Medicaid, which can help make rehab more affordable.
Medicare is a program that receives federal funding to offer health benefits to anyone who is 65 years of age and older. Medicare will pay for drug and alcohol rehab through licensed centers.
Treatments that Medicare covers consist of:
- Outpatient rehab
- Inpatient rehab
- Medications prescribed while in rehab
- Hospitalizations due to drug and alcohol misuse
- Follow-up visits due to alcohol and drug abuse
- Partial hospitalization programs
- Patient education resources about substance abuse
If you don’t qualify for Medicare, you may qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid is a program funded by both the state of Utah and the federal government. Medicaid provides health care to people who have a low income.
Medicaid also covers drug and alcohol rehab. Treatment that Medicaid pays for includes:
- Inpatient rehab
- Psychotherapy (group and family)
- Crisis psychotherapy
- Hospitalizations due to substance abuse
Using Medicare or Medicaid to pay for rehab can help reduce the costs of rehab and get you the quality care that you need.
Resources
- Utah Department of Public Health. (2022). Health Indicator Report of Drug Overdose and Poisoning Incidents.
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services. (2021). Utah Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes Measures Scorecard for all clients.
- 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.
