Created on: Thursday, 13 November 2014 Modified on: Monday, 03 June 2019

Medicare Insurance Drug And Alcohol Treatment Programs In California

There are over 90 different drug and alcohol treatment centers located throughout the state of California, which will accept Medicare health insurance.

Within the state of California are many people who are covered by Medicare health insurance. This type of health insurance is for those who are 65 years old or older and anyone with a disability. Medicare health insurance can help cover the cost for inpatient or outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. Many people in this age group, and persons with disabilities will unfortunately suffer from substance abuse disorders, addiction, drug dependency, or mental-health problems. It can be hard for someone to afford treatment when they are retired or not working or when someone is struggling with a disability. Medicare health insurance helps those people in these positions get the proper help they need. Not every drug and alcohol treatment program in California will take Medicare, but many programs do work with it. It is important for anyone struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction in the state to get the right help they need.

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Bobby Newman is a certified counselor and interventionist who has been performing successful interventions for over 17 years. He also has educated thousands of people on the danger of drugs and alcohol addiction.