Our Private Pay Rehab Options

What Are the Benefits of Private Pay for Drug and Alcohol Rehab?

One of the main benefits of private pay at drug and alcohol rehab centers is the reduced financial burden. We don’t mean immediate concessions or fee waivers – however, those could be at the discretion of the private practice.

We mean that while private pay often appears to have higher out-of-pocket costs in the beginning, it does reduce the financial burden later in the recovery journey. This could mean flexible self-pay rates, sliding scale fees, and different payment options. Here’s more!

Immediate Access to Effective Treatment

When you’re paying yourself, the admission process is very fast. You get immediate authorization and access to rehab services because the facility doesn’t spend time verifying insurance claims (or coordinating with insurance companies).

Personalized Outpatient or Inpatient Rehab Programs

With self-paying options, since you are paying for the services you’re going to get, you can choose whatever service you find necessary. That is extremely beneficial compared to health insurance coverage, where individuals often receive limits or non-coverage treatments (i.e., rehab services not included in the health plan).

Fewer Restrictions on Treatment Length

Many insurance companies set a monetary limit on the rehab cost they will cover. Others set a limit on the number of days you can spend in different types of rehab care. But with self-pay, you don’t have to worry about that, and you can extend your stay as long as you desire.

How Much Does Private Pay Drug Rehab Cost?

Private pay rehab can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. When we’re talking about private pay rehab, specifically, the typical cost of addiction treatment is usually anywhere from $1,000  a day, though this is more of a yardstick than a hard and fast rule.

It all depends on the type of treatment you go for and how good and reputable your chosen treatment center is. If you go for a well-reputed, credible, and highly effective rehab center, you’ll probably have to pay slightly higher than the less credible and reputable ones.

On the other hand, if you choose a variety of treatment services, the costs could be higher. For instance, some people require a mix of treatment practices, including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, therapies, and physical activity programs.

Inpatient Drug Rehab

Many of our clients wonder if they can receive inpatient drug rehab services through insurance coverage. The answer to that depends on your health plan. For instance, the rehab center you choose might be in-network with the insurance company and therefore, might cover some rehab costs.

Typically, inpatient rehab costs around $20,000 to $30,000 for a 30-day stay. For luxury rehab facilities, it can be higher.

Outpatient Treatment

If you go for an outpatient treatment program, the costs might be relatively lower than inpatient rehab. This is because, during inpatient treatment, you are under 24/7 supervised medical care. You have healthcare professionals with you to guide you and help you.

However, with an outpatient program, you can get treatment more flexibly and go home in the evening or at night. So, depending on the intensity of the care, you may have to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 each week of services.

Detox

Whether you choose outpatient rehab or inpatient treatment, medical detoxification will be a part of the treatment program. It is a process where healthcare professionals help your body get rid of all the toxic substances as you experience withdrawal symptoms.

This form of medical care is usually the first step in a treatment process. As a standalone service, a five—to seven-day medical detox stay can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $7,000 or more, again depending on whether the setting is considered upscale or luxury.