Thinking about the cost of rehab can be daunting. Some people who can afford it, with a little help, give up the idea of entering a treatment facility due to the presumed out-of-reach expenses. There are a number of options available to lessen the financial impact on you. While some facilities cost thousands of dollars, others are free.
Your insurer may cover all or part of it. If you are uninsured, there are government programs that will offer assistance. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and faith-based support groups have programs that are either free or low-cost. Some treatment facilities provide scholarships to those who cannot afford it, and others may offer discounts or financing.
Cost of Rehab
The cost of rehab will depend on the kind of treatment needed, the length of stay, and the type of facility that you attend. The cost can seem daunting. The range for a 30-day drug detox program is between $14,000 and $28,000, with outpatient treatment being as little as free to as much as $600 per day. There is also the cost of medications that may or may not be needed depending on what you are being treated for. For example, methadone treatment for heroin users costs approximately $4,700 a year.
The Range of Rehab Costs
- $250 – $800 a day for inpatient 30-day inpatient detox
- $1,400 – $10,000 for outpatient care up to 3 months
- $3,000 – $10,000 for a 30-day intensive outpatient program
- $5,000 – $80,000 for residential treatment (length of stay varies)
Types of Insurance That Cover Treatment
- Private insurance
- Military insurance
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Health insurance financed by the state
Low-Cost and No-Cost Treatment Options
Outpatient programs will save money on housing and food costs, which in themselves can seem daunting when combined with the price of treatment. These types of programs allow you to continue working or to stay in school while still receiving treatment. This option also means that you can stay in close touch with your support group, whether that is family, friends, coworkers, or a combination of all three. Be sure to consider a program that includes:
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Follow-up care
Besides the options provided by insurance carriers, there are government-subsidized drug and alcohol programs that allow you to pay based on a sliding scale. Nonprofits, charities, and church groups offer free services for people at every stage of recovery. Sober-living housing may also be available at reduced or no cost. Money should not be an impediment to getting clean and sober.
Reach Out to Sunstone Recovery Today
The cost of rehab deters many people from entering a detox program but there are affordable options out there. A lack of available funds should not stand in your way of getting help for your addiction. To find such an option may be time-consuming but well worth the effort in the end. For you to regain your sobriety, toughing it out on your own may be more costly in the long run. Even a lack of insurance does not have to be a deal-breaker. Every option should be explored to find a treatment facility that understands the financial obstacles in the way of your being able to enter a detox program. Sunstone Recovery in Bend, Oregon, uses telehealth, a virtual method of interacting with our clients. There are currently no inpatient services available. We use a collaborative treatment approach that focuses on addressing our clients’ mental health issues. Currently, all of our therapy services are being offered online via telemedicine due to coronavirus restrictions, but this makes our team available to residents throughout the state. We can be reached online or at 855.833.9199 for you to take the first step on your journey to recovery.
