As medical and behavioral health costs soar in the United States, increasing at an alarming rate of 6.1 percent per year according to the National Health Expenditure Data report, finding affordable solutions is a chore. Behavioral health issues such as mental health problems and drug and alcohol addiction squeeze families and individuals even more, as many states still do not cover these services at rates high enough to make care accessible. One new service, Rehabs.com, seeks to bridge the gap between drug and alcohol rehab centers that have openings and making treatment affordable.
Alcohol Rehab
Reality television shows such as A&E's "Intervention" show families staging interventions for addicts in crisis, but what really happens after an addict hits rock bottom and decides to seek a drug rehab center? In many cases, he or she hits obstacles such as:
- No health insurance.
- Insurance that still leaves the patient with thousands in bills.
- No time off work.
- No openings in his or her area.
While the hardest part of seeking help is asking for it, it can be debilitating for addicts and loved ones with mental health problems to attempt to get needed assistance and then to find it's not possible.
Drug Rehab
Rehabs.com is a consumer-focused website designed to give treatment seekers access to facilities with openings, at discounts that range from 30 percent to 60 percent off the cost of drug rehab and alcohol rehab. Like other web discounters such as Hotels.com or Expedia.com, the premise behind Rehabs.com is simple: match people in need of services with alcohol rehab programs that have openings.
All drug rehab centers and alcohol rehab programs offered on the site are reputable, and privacy and confidentiality are a key priority for the services. Information will never be shared with third parties, and for addicts seeking treatment out of pocket to avoid creating a record on health insurance documents, this is a necessary component for Rehabs.com's success.
Discounted Drug Rehabs
The cost savings, though, is the draw: complete the request form and wait for offers of openings, and cost bids, to come in. All treatment facilities will provide detailed, clear statements of program fees, with no hidden charges. By saving between 30 and 60 percent, consumers can experience less of a hit on the wallet, less worry about expenses, and more time on recovery.
According to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, Americans spend more than $15 billion per year on drug rehab programs. Sites like Rehabs.com help keep prices affordable during a time of crisis.
Sources:
National Health Expenditure Fact Sheet. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Accessed December 6, 2011.
Rehabs.com. Accessed December 6, 2011.
AETV.com. "Intervention." Accessed December 6, 2011.
United States Drug Enforcement Agency. Fact 5. Accessed December 6, 2011.
Melanie Zoltan - Melanie Zoltan is a former college professor and administrator who has written for About.com, PCWorld, Brain Child, Thomson Gale, and ...
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