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What Does Drug Rehab Cost? Understanding Insurance, Medicaid & More

If you are looking into treatment, we understand that you are feeling multiple pressures at once. You want real help, and you want to understand what drug rehab costs before you commit. That is normal. Cost questions do not mean you are not ready to seek help: it means that you’re concerned with a real concern and that you are trying to protect your space and make a wise plan.

At Great Falls Wellness, we meet people in that exact moment all the time. Here is the helpful truth. Rehab costs vary because care is not one-size-fits-all. However, you can get clarity quickly when you know what to ask and where to look. This FAQ will walk you through the most common questions, step by step.

If you want simple guidance for your next move now, call us at 703-659-1400 or reach out online to discuss your needs and our Outpatient Treatment Services in Great Falls, VA.

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What Does Drug Rehab Do?

Drug rehab helps a person build the skills to stop using substances and regain stability. It also supports the whole family. Treatment often includes an assessment, individual sessions, and group work. It may also include family therapy and prevention planning.

At Great Falls Wellness, our clinical team prioritizes privacy and the individual needs of each client. Our boutique program is personalized, discreet, and comprehensive. We use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, in both individual and group settings. We also offer support recovery services like equine therapy, trauma-focused yoga, and art therapy on a rotating basis. Reach out to our team for a partner to discuss your needs.

What Makes Up Drug Rehab Cost?

  • Level of care and schedule
  • Length of treatment
  • Insurance status
  • Extra supports

Insurance Coverage for Substance Abuse Treatment

Insurance can be one of the best ways to reduce the costs associated with drug rehab, but it can feel confusing. Still, you can get answers fast with the right questions.

Here is what to ask your insurance plan or the provider’s admissions team:

  1. Is the provider in-network or out-of-network?
  2. What is my deductible right now?
    • A deductible is the amount you pay for covered medical services before your insurance starts to share costs.
  3. What are my copays or coinsurance for care?
  4. What is my out-of-pocket maximum for the year?
  5. Do I need authorization before starting?

Great Falls Wellness is now in-network with Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial insurance plans as well as Anthem Medicaid. This gives us a better opportunity to expand our services and may lower your cost.

Great Falls Wellness works with major insurance plans to help you understand your care options and use any available benefits.

Does Medicaid Cover Drug Rehab?

In 2017, the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services created the Addiction & Recovery Treatment Services benefit, offering enhanced coverage through Medicaid for substance use recovery treatment services, through details can vary. Because of that, it is important to confirm your benefits by plan and by state rules before starting.

When you call an insurance provider, ask these questions and take notes or request consent to record your call if it would be helpful:

  • Can you help me understand my plan?
  • What services are covered under my plan right now?
  • Do I need a referral or prior authorization?
  • How quickly can I start if I am approved?

Start by calling and asking:

  • Do you accept my specific Medicaid plan?
  • Is outpatient addiction treatment covered under my plan?
  • Do you require a referral or prior authorization before starting?
  • Can you discuss how you schedule visits, program lengths, and sessions?
  • What documents do you need from me to start my care plan?

If you want support sorting through options, our team can help you understand next steps and what questions to ask. You can reach us here: https://gfwellness.com/contact/

Free rehab can mean a few different things:

  • Medicaid-covered services
  • Publicly funded programs
  • Sliding-scale options based on income
  • Scholarships offered by some providers
  • An in-network rehab that has no out-of-pocket cost to you

First, check whether you qualify for Medicaid or other support in your state. If cost is the main barrier, outpatient treatment can be a practical starting point, since you can live at home while still getting structured care.

Great Falls Wellness is an Addiction Treatment Center That Takes Medicaid

If you are looking for an outpatient rehab that takes Medicare, our team understands the personal side of recovery. We also accept all Anthem Medicaid plans, including Anthem Healthkeepers Virginia Medicaid. Our treatments are built around discreet, individualized care in a small setting. If you want help sorting your options or learn more about our approach to care, call us at 703-659-1400 or reach out online to schedule your consultation.

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Reclaim Your Life with Outpatient Treatment For Addiction

We are a locally run and family focused program offering a concierge style approach to addiction treatment.  Nestled in the privacy and beauty of Great Falls, Virginia, we are here to help. Our boutique substance use treatment program offers a personalized, discreet and comprehensive path to healing. We prioritize the well-being and privacy of our clients, treating the whole person with compassion and understanding. We offer evidence-based treatment programs as well as equine therapy, yoga, art therapy and acupuncture. We will be at your side as you recover in body, mind and spirit.