Guide to Private Insurance Coverage For Addiction Treatment

Last Edited: December 14, 2020
Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC
Clinically Reviewed
Andrew Lancaster, LPC, MAC
All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.
For many, paying for a drug and alcohol rehab program is the first concern when entering addiction treatment. Having an insurance plan can greatly reduce or completely cover the cost of treatment, whether it’s a group, private or public plan.While there are other ways to pay for addiction treatment, insurance is the most viable way to cover costs and alleviate financial burdens so individuals and their loved ones can instead focus on the most important factor: finding and entering an excellent addiction treatment program.