The ultimate cost of an inpatient drug rehab program depends on a couple of factors, including what type of treatment is required and whether or not the treatment client has any private or public health insurance to help cover the costs of treatment or cover these costs in their entirety. The more expensive inpatient drug rehab programs are those which provide long-term treatment for 90-120 days. These programs are often privately run and may or may not accept public health insurance such as Medicaid or Medicare or other state insurance, but do typically accept nearly every form of private health insurance and self-pay. Even private health insurance may not cover all of the costs of an inpatient drug rehab program or the entire length of treatment required, so the individual may have to self-pay for a portion of their treatment.
Some short-term inpatient drug rehab programs may be publicly funded facilities which offer treatment at no cost or very little cost to the treatment clients. By short-term is meant an inpatient drug rehab program which offers treatment for 30 days or less. Such publicly funded facilities can offer treatment at no or reduced cost because they are either wholly or partially subsidized through state of federal grants or funding. There are also some churches and charitable organizations which offer inpatient treatment to clients, the majority of which are also short-term facilities. Either way, individuals should be aware of the fact that non-private facilities may not be prepared to deliver the intensity of treatment or the appropriate level of treatment in all instances. Because publicly funded inpatient drug rehab programs depend solely on charitable contributions and government funding, quality of service can suffer and individuals may not reap the benefits they are expecting from treatment in such a facility.
There are of course short-term inpatient drug rehab programs which aren't publicly funded or subsidized, but are private programs which accept private health insurance and self-pay. These programs primarily focus on getting patients physically stabilized, which is really all that can be accomplished in just 30 days. After detox individuals will still experience cravings and challenges in regards to their addiction for months and even longer in some cases, so short-term inpatient drug rehab isn't always the most ideal option for individuals who are struggling with extreme addiction and dependency issues, although it may be a less costly option because the treatment length is so short.
While long-term inpatient drug rehab programs may be more costly, these costs are associated with the amenities and overhead that it takes to sustain and maintain a quality drug rehab facility and its staff. Not only do long-term facilities have the job of treating clients for addiction and very often other co-occurring disorders, they also need to feed and care for these clients for at least 3 months and ensure they are comfortable and in good spirits while in treatment. Even the costs of long-term inpatient drug treatment can vary widely, based on the facility chosen. The cost of an inpatient drug rehab program that is considered a luxury facility is obviously going to cost more than a more modest facility which just offers the basics in terms of room and board. This choice is of course up to the treatment client, and whether or not they want to spend additional money of their own on a luxury rehab facility that their insurance may not cover.
To give a general idea of the cost of an inpatient drug rehab program that is not covered through Medicare or Medicaid and will have to be paid for by private health insurance or through self-pay, it will run a client around $10,000 to $25,000 depending on the facility chosen and the level of services required for a short-term inpatient drug rehab program. For more long-term inpatient treatment, clients can expect to pay anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 depending on the amenities offered and how long they will need to remain in treatment. Again, most of these costs will be covered through private health insurance. What isn't covered through private health insurance is going to be an out-of-pocket cost, although most private inpatient drug rehab programs offer payment assistance for individuals who are having trouble coming up with these additional funds.
The most crucial aspect of one's recovery is finding the appropriate inpatient drug rehab program, no matter the cost. If an individual wants quality treatment and if they think they can't afford it, they shouldn't put off treatment or decide on an inferior option, but instead speak with a treatment counselor to determine what options are available to help them. Treatment counselors are accustomed to working with insurance companies to streamline the process, and work out payment solutions such as sliding scale fees which can significantly lower the costs of treatment for certain individuals.