Expert Insights
Amid the addiction crisis in this country, it’s always great to hear stories of hope and transformation. A friend of mine told me this heartwarming story they heard at her daughter’s recent commencement ceremony at Bellevue University.
The commencement speech was given by one of her daughter’s classmates, Holly. Looking at the pictures, you’d have no idea that this was a young teen who struggled with drugs, experienced homelessness, and lost everything. There she was in this picture with a beaming smile and looking elated to graduate. It just goes to show that given the right resources and support anyone can recover from addiction and go on to achieve their dreams.
This young adult now has her whole life ahead of her and must feel like she can achieve anything. It makes me wonder if we invested more resources into supporting teens then we might not be facing the current addiction crisis in our country. Holly was one of the lucky ones!
~ Olivia Pennelle
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Bellevue?
The cost of rehab can affect your decision about which program to attend, and it varies depending on the facility. Your costs will depend on factors including:
Whether the program is inpatient (residential) or outpatient
Any special amenities, privileges, or specialized treatment at the rehab
How long you attend the program
How much of the cost your insurance company will cover
The location of the rehab and whether or not you will have to pay travel costs
Inpatient programs may begin with detoxification in a medical facility before you go to residential care for behavioral therapy. The costs include your detox treatment, as well as counseling, housing, and meals.
Outpatient programs often cost less than inpatient programs. You will pay for therapy sessions you attend, but you won’t have the cost of room and board in a facility. This means you will need to secure housing, food, and medical care on your own.
Are There Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Bellevue?
Many facilities offer flexible payment options so that the cost of care isn’t a barrier to treating substance use disorder. Rehab programs may offer financial assistance such as:
- Sliding scale fees that are adjusted based on your income level
- Payment plans where you pay in installments over time
- Scholarships to cover some or all of your costs
- Certain programs accept anyone regardless of their ability to pay
All types of insurance plans are legally required to include coverage for rehab. Two federal laws, the Affordable Care Act and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act, ensure that private insurance, employer-sponsored insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and military insurance plans will pay for some or all of your care.
If you have Medicare or Medicaid, you may need to check that the facilities you are considering accept those types of insurance. Private insurance plans may have limits on which facilities are covered. Most private insurance companies have a network of preferred programs. The insurance company will cover more of the costs if you choose an in-network facility. If you choose an out-of-network facility, your costs may be higher. Ask your insurance company which programs are covered and what your out-of-pocket costs may be.
Resources
- Bellevue, Washington Population 2021 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). Worldpopulationreview.com.
- America’s Health Rankings. (2022). Non-Medical Drug Use – Past Year In Washington.
- Washington Courts. (2021). Drug Courts & Other Therapeutic Courts.
- 10.Washington State Legislature. (2010). Medical assistance—Drug-related overdose—Prosecution for possession.
