List of Rehabs that Accept Medicare in Louisiana
Below is a list of the different drug rehab centers that accept Medicare in Louisiana. Each listing provides information on the types of services provided and the payment options available. You can also find accreditations and certifications to help you determine if the rehab center is trusted and has the expertise you are looking for. 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
When searching for suitable drug and alcohol treatment services, people with Medicare health insurance will want to make sure they can use this insurance to pay for some of the cost of drug treatment. Within the state of Louisiana, there will be some drug and alcohol rehab facilities that will take Medicare health insurance. People with disabilities or who are 65 years old or older and have Medicare can access inpatient drug treatment, outpatient services, hospital inpatient programs, or counseling and therapy services in Louisiana. It is not uncommon for someone who is 65 years old or older to be struggling with a drug dependency or addiction, and the same can be said for someone who is struggling with a disability. Medicare health insurance provides affordable treatment options, and opportunities to find the right help.
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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].
