March 2, 2011

Acceptance of Private Health Insurance in Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a report on January 6, 2011, on the acceptance of private health insurance in substance abuse treatment facilities. In 2008, 65% of substance abuse treatment facilities accepted some private health insurance as a form of client payment. Insurance acceptance was higher at facilities providing mental health care (85% accepted private insurance), general health care (82% accepted private insurance), or a mix of mental health services and substance abuse treatment (78% accepted private health insurance).