List of Rehabs that Accept Medicare in New York
Below is a list of the different drug rehab centers that accept Medicare in New York. 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
All throughout the state of New York are many people who rely on Medicare health insurance to pay for their healthcare needs. Medicare is an affordable health insurance for the elderly who is 65 years old or older, and for anyone who has a disability. Medicare in New York is available for a monthly premium, which is based on the income of the client. Medicare health insurance will help pay for an outpatient or inpatient drug treatment program in New York, such as a hospital inpatient program. Medicare can also help cover the costs of prescription medication needed for drug addiction, or up to a 60-day treatment without a co-payment/out of pocket expense. It can be hard at times to be able to afford drug and alcohol treatment, and Medicare can provide affordable options for the elderly and people with disabilities who are seeking out help for a drug or alcohol problem.
Substance Abuse Among Seniors and How Medicare Helps
Although substance abuse within the older population is less publicized, there are still issues that this demographic is faced with. A recent article in The New York Times highlighted an unsettling trend regarding the elderly population and the medications prescribed to them. It explains that some drugs prescribed to older people, particularly benzodiazepine and opiates, can become increasingly dangerous. As an individual becomes accustomed to a particular dose, the body builds up a tolerance. This means more medication is needed to achieve the same result. It is not uncommon for individuals who have been on these medications for a long time to be at a very high dose.
Another problem arises when you mix either of these drugs. Whether it is done accidentally or by the order of a physician, taking two strong medications at the same time comes with risk. According to the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), benzodiazepine overdose rates among older populations are concerning, and interventions to reduce their use are needed. Many people who take these drugs are unaware of the long-term effects and the difficulty involved in coming off of them. Fortunately, most Medicare facilities in New York can help someone get better control of their medications or safely aide them stopping off them completely.
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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].
