Paying for treatment
Insurance, appeals, and low-cost options
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Does Medicare cover addiction treatment?
Older adults and people with disabilities often ask whether Medicare pays for substance use treatment, and what's included.
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What's the difference between in-network and out-of-network for rehab?
Insurance terms can be confusing in a crisis. What does in-network or out-of-network mean for treatment costs?
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What is a sliding-scale fee, and how do I find one?
Many people without insurance hear that some programs charge based on income. How do sliding-scale fees work?
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Does insurance have to cover addiction treatment the same way it covers other medical care?
Families sometimes find that their plan covers a hospital stay for a heart problem easily but fights every day of addiction treatment. Is that allowed?
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Has anyone done a virtual IOP (telehealth intensive outpatient)? Was it worth it?
We're asking the community: many insurance plans now list telehealth intensive outpatient programs. If you've done one, did the online format hold your attention, and what would y…
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Insurance approved 28 days of residential and is fighting the extension. Can you appeal?
A common situation: the insurer approved the first few weeks of residential treatment, then the utilization review starts denying more days as not "medically necessary." Can famil…
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No insurance and no savings: where do I start?
People who lose coverage along with a job often hear prices they can't pay and wonder whether treatment is even possible without money. Is there a real path?
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A surprise bill arrived after an in-network detox stay. Do I have to pay it?
A common story: the facility was in-network and pre-authorized, but a large bill arrives from a physician group that turns out to be out of network. What are the options?
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