If you are not yet aware of it, the state of Florida, especially the southern part of the state, has a reputation for being the “rehab capital of the world.” The reason for the moniker is because of the number of high-quality rehabs operating in the region.
As you contemplate where to get treatment for your addiction, you would be well-served to consider finding a treatment center in Florida. If you live in the Florida area, it would certainly be convenient. If you don’t live in the Florida region, there are advantages to getting treatment away from your home environment. These advantages include:
- Improving the chances of having anonymity and privacy
- Opportunity to remove oneself from the environment that gave rise and support to the addiction
- Opportunity to meet new people and experience new things
- Having a broader base of rehabs from which to choose
After factoring in the high quality of care you could get by relocating to Florida for treatment, doing so would clearly be one of your best options. Of course, there might be circumstances that require you to stay closer to home. Let’s talk more about Florida based rehabs.
Where Do Treatment Centers in Florida Get Their Funding?
This is an interesting question. Of course, there are a few rehabs in the Florida area that are run by nonprofit organizations. In many of those cases, at least some of the funding could be coming from charitable organizations or the government (city/county, state/federal).
It’s worth noting that because of issues surrounding the US’ current opiate abuse epidemic, we are starting to see a little more intervention in the addiction treatment arena from government agencies. With the need for addiction treatment centers on the rise, this has to be considered a good thing.
Beyond nonprofit treatment facilities, the Florida addiction treatment community is still being dominated by private, profit-motivated organizations. Under these circumstances, the funding for addiction treatment services is coming from the clients. That would include you.
Since you would be responsible for securing financial resources to cover your treatment costs, you should be aware of your possible resources. They include:
- Healthcare insurance
- Personal Savings
- Credit cards or unsecured loan
- Grants or scholarships
- Treatment facility financing
Healthcare Insurance
The best payment option you might have in your arsenal would be a healthcare insurance policy, whether provided by your employer or something you have purchased as an individual. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act of 2009, healthcare insurance providers are required by law to cover at least a portion of addiction treatment costs, the same way they would cover the costs of any other kind of medical treatment. If you have healthcare insurance, a treatment facility staffer should be able to help you verify coverage.
Personal Savings
If you don’t have insurance, your next best option would be using your personal savings. That would include savings from your 401K if you have one. If you are reluctant to use your savings, it’s important that you understand you can always replace your savings. However, you only get one life to live.
Credit Cards or Unsecured Loan
It’s never a good idea to take on debt, but your health and welfare are as good of reasons for doing so as anything else. Again, you can always pay back the debt over time. The good news is you would be stronger after treatment, which would give you the strength to properly handle your debt.
Grants or Scholarships
It’s quite possible you could qualify for a treatment grant or scholarship based on your personal circumstances. There’s plenty of endowments and charities out there trying to help people get treatment. You can do some research about availability or inquire with the rehab facility’s administrative staff.
Treatment Facility Financing
Some addiction treatment is willing to go the extra mile to help clients. If money is the only issue and your credit is in reasonable shape, it’s quite possible the treatment facility will effectively finance your treatment and allow you to make payments over time.
At this point, you should not be overly concerned about where Florida rehabs get funding. Your focus should be on getting yourself into treatment. When you are ready for help, you can contact us at 844-903-2111. We’ll be glad to help you find the recovery you deserve.
