List of Rehabs that Accept Medicare in Connecticut and Surrounding States
Unfortunately, there are not any drug rehab center covered by Medicare insurance located in Connecticut. To help you find the treatment you need, we have included additional Medicare covered services in the surrounding states. While this may be inconvenient, being away from home can be therapeutic. Not being close to where someone is using drugs and alcohol can help focus on their recovery. The list can be incomplete so please do not hesitate to contact a treatment specialist at 1-800-304-2219.
Address of the center
Address of the center
Persons struggling with these problems in Connecticut should reach out to local treatment services and programs for help. It is not uncommon for someone who is 65 or older or someone with a disability to struggle with a drug or alcohol problem. However, it can be difficult to pay for drug treatment when you are retired or not working. Medicare health insurance will help ensure that those who have the insurance can get the necessary help they need for drug rehab in Connecticut.
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Medicare covers and pays for the treatment of alcohol addiction or a substance use disorder in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Medicare Part A pays for inpatient drug rehab, and individuals pay the same co-pays as any other inpatient hospitalization. Medicare Part B pays for outpatient drug rehab or hospital outpatient treatment.
Covered therapies for the treatment of alcohol addiction and drug addiction include:
- Psychotherapy
- Patient education regarding diagnosis and treatment
- Post-hospitalization follow-up
- Outpatient prescription drugs through Medicare Part D
- Inpatient prescription drugs, including Methadone
- Structured Assessment and Brief Intervention (SBIRT)
Medicare Part A will likely cover the following:
- Inpatient hospitalization
- Inpatient drug rehabilitation services
- Coordinated care from nurses and physicians
- Any drugs necessary for treatment while you’re an inpatient
The questions from Addicted.org’s “Ask a Professional” are answered by Michael Leach, CCMA. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at [email protected].