Medicare - Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities - Birmingham, NJ.

Medicare is a federal program which helps pay for health benefits for people living in the U.S. who are either disabled or 65 and older. For individuals who do have Medicare and require drug or alcohol treatment in Birmingham, Medicare will cover certain treatment programs and recovery services. Medicare consists of different "Parts", with Parts A-D covering various forms of care.

Part A (Insurance for Hospital Stays) - Medicare Part A pays for inpatient addiction rehabilitation, and up to 60 days in treatment without a co-pay but policy holders will have to pay a deductible. Medicare only covers 190 days of inpatient care total, this applies to the individual's lifetime.

Part B (Medical Insurance) ? Medicare Part B pays up to 80% of the fees associated with outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. This includes outpatient services, therapy, treatment for co-occurring disorders such as depression or anxiety and drugs administered by clinics. It also covers professional intervention services.

Part C (Medicare-approved Private Insurance) Medicare Part D is an option for individuals who want supplemental coverage aside from Medicare Parts A, B, and D. Individuals who have Part C can have more insurance benefits available to them, but out-of-pocket costs and coverage is different and may be more expensive.

Part D (Prescription Insurance) Medicare Part D covers drug and alcohol addiction medications. Including medications needed for withdrawal symptoms during detoxification as well as those used for maintenance therapy such as methadone or buprenorphine.

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