List of Rehabs that Accept Medicare in Vermont and Surrounding States
Unfortunately, there are not any drug rehab center covered by Medicare insurance located in Vermont. 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
Within the state of Vermont, there are many residents who rely on Medicare health insurance to help pay for the cost of a drug and alcohol treatment program. Medicare is an affordable health insurance provider for people who are 65 years old or older and for those who have a disability. Medicare health insurance in Vermont is available through monthly premiums, which will be based on the client’s overall income. Within the four different parts of Medicare, recipients can get coverage for drug and alcohol treatment. Some of the substance abuse treatment programs in Vermont will take Medicare, and this will allow the elderly and people with disabilities to have access to affordable drug and alcohol treatment options in Vermont. A drug and alcohol addiction does not have to be a life-long problem, and the proper help is available for people who are 65 and for those in Vermont who have a disability.
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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].
