List of Rehabs that Accept Medicare in North Carolina
Below is a list of the different drug rehab centers that accept Medicare in North Carolina. 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.
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Medicare Insurance for Substance Use Treatment in North Carolina
Within the state of North Carolina, nearly two million residents are enrolled in Medicare, and 18% are under the age of 65 and eligible due to a disability. Close to 35% of North Carolina Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. All of the counties in North Carolina have Medicare Advantage plans. Most Americans become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65. Within the state of North Carolina, Medicare beneficiaries can choose to get their coverage through private Medicare Advantage plans or from the federal government. The availability of plans varies because Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers. In 2018, total private Medicare enrollment in North Carolina had grown to nearly 35% of the state’s Medicare population.
Medicare covers treatment for alcoholism and substance use. Treatment is covered if your provider states that the services are medically necessary and you receive services from a Medicare-approved provider or facility. Some of the covered services through Medicare include patient education, post-hospitalization, opioid treatment programs, substance use counseling, individual and group therapy, or peer support. Inpatient care and outpatient care would also be covered, but you should speak with your Medicare provider to ensure what is covered. When searching for a drug rehab program covered through Medicare, it is essential to choose a program that will meet treatment needs.
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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].
