The costs associated with private addiction treatment programs can vary widely, based on location, level of care, accommodations, and what forms of payment are accepted. This included whether or not they will work with your insurance provider, whether they are in-network or out of network. It is also determined by how much your deductible is on your policy and whether your out of pocket maximums have been met.
Here are some general treatment cost ranges by level of care.
Detoxification – $1,000 to $4,000 per day
Inpatient/Residential – $750 to $3,500 per day
Day Treatment (full-time) – $600 to $3,000 per day
Intensive Outpatient (part-time) – $450 to $2,500 per day
Of course these can be very different form facility to facility. Since much of behavioral healthcare is insurance driven (both in terms of levels of care and allowed charges), it is often more determined by your policy.
When treatment is driven by insurance coverage then not only are there variable rates and variable days allowed at each level of care, but you’re also subject to different deductibles, co-insurance amounts, and out of pocket maximums per policy.
For people without insurance, sometimes programs have private pay rates that might guarantee you a number of days at a set price, or month-to-month payment plans to still make treatment affordable.
Many programs also have some type of scholarship opportunities available, though they are limited. There may also be hardship programs to help deal with some of the out of pocket expenses after insurance has paid, though each facility is different in what they will allow, and it must be in accordance with regulations.
If you would like assistance locating lower cost programs to bypass insurance and get a better deal, you may want to try contacting the Patient Advocate Network.
