How Much Does Rehab Cost In The Columbus Area?

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that can involve many different forms of harmful drug and alcohol use, substance dependence, and addiction. SUDs remain a major concern in Ohio today. 

In fact, 7.7% of the population over the age of 12 (or 757,000 Ohioans) are experiencing a substance use disorder, including illicit drug use disorders, alcohol use disorders, and other forms of SUD, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). As of 2022, Ohio ranked as the ninth-worst state for fatal drug overdoses, at a rate of 45.6 deaths for every 100,000 residents, and had the fifth-highest total number of fatal overdoses, with 5,144 deaths reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you or someone important to you lives in or around Columbus, OH, and is experiencing drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, local and regional treatment services are available that can help, no matter what the situation may be. If you have questions about the cost of treatment at Columbus rehab centers, this article can help give you a broad context while also sharing resources that can bring down the cost of rehab depending on your particular needs. 

The Cost Of Drug Rehab In Ohio

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), Ohio ranks as the 25th-cheapest state for residential drug rehabilitation treatment, putting it in the exact middle of the pack in terms of treatment costs in the U.S, alongside states like Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida. The average client at an addiction treatment center in Ohio can expect to pay:

• $1,705 for outpatient rehab treatment (66,124 clients annually)
• $56,688 for residential non-hospital rehab treatment (3,653 clients annually)

Additionally, a 2023 report from the Ohio Department of Commerce found that the cost of:

• medical detoxification was between $1,750 and $5,600
• outpatient treatment was generally between $1,400 and $10,000 for three months of treatment, averaging around $5,000
• short-term residential treatment was between $6,000 and $20,000 
• long-term residential treatment was between $12,000 and $60,000

These large ranges in price are evidence of the many different levels of care that can be provided to treat SUDs in different situations for different people with different individual needs. Treatment centers can also vary widely in terms of services and amenities, with luxury treatment centers naturally carrying a much greater cost without necessarily providing a greater level of treatment than other, non-luxury treatment centers. 

In addition, there are at least five treatment facilities in Ohio offering free SUD treatment services, while many of the nearly 600 remaining substance abuse clinics offer various forms of financial aid for qualifying clients, including scholarships, sliding-scale or income-based rates, and financing options. 

Health Insurance May Cover The Costs Of Your Addiction Care

When considering the cost of rehab at Columbus treatment programs, it is important to keep in mind that, under the Affordable Care Act, mental health and SUD treatment is covered by all Marketplace-qualifying health insurance plans as an essential benefit. This requirement means that, whether you have a private/employer-sponsored health insurance plan or government insurance like Medicare or Medicaid, you can use your health insurance benefits to help cover your care, reducing your out-of-pocket expenses. 

However, while SUD treatment is covered by law, you should still contact your insurance company in advance to ask about your coverage benefits and other relevant details. These include your plan’s specific referral requirements, premiums, deductibles, and co-payments, as well as pre-approved “in-network” treatment providers able to offer treatment at a lower cost than “out-of-network” providers. 

If you are struggling to understand the complexities of your insurance benefits and coverage, you can also reach out to your preferred treatment center, including our team here at Ohio Recovery Center. Our free insurance verification services include checking your coverage and helping break down your options and costs so you have the information you need to make an informed decision before moving forward with your own treatment program. 

Other Financial Aid Options For Addiction Treatment

If you do not have insurance or have other financial needs that would interfere with your ability to participate in an addiction treatment program, you may be able to access a variety of different resources designed to help you get the care and attention you need, including the following.

State-Funded Rehab Centers

Ohio has a state-supervised behavioral health system that operates on a county level under nonprofit boards, like the ADAMH Board of Franklin County. These organizations are responsible for planning, evaluating, and funding mental health and addiction services in their counties, and contract with various treatment providers and centers. 

This includes funding low- and no-cost treatment options for qualifying individuals and helping connect at-risk residents with these resources, ensuring that every Ohioan can access the addiction treatment resources he or she needs, when they need them. However, this treatment is usually limited to only certain contracted treatment programs. 

Scholarships And Grants

Oftentimes, philanthropists and public or private organizations will gift money to be used to cover the cost of treatment for certain people. This money can take the form of scholarships, which are usually awarded to individuals directly, or grants, which are usually given to organizations to be banked to fund treatment for qualifying clients. 

In both cases, you may be able to apply for this unique form of assistance, which is awarded on a case-by-case basis and often honors other people who struggled with drug or alcohol addiction, or who provided some form of service in addiction treatment. 

Sliding-Scale / Income-Based Fees

These are payment programs that adjust the cost of a client’s treatment depending on what he or she is able to afford. These programs vary from center to center, when available, and usually take into account the person’s gross income, insurance coverage, and other factors influencing their overall financial situation. Sliding-scale rates are designed to ensure that people can afford the care they need while still being able to pick a treatment program that appeals to them. 

Find Treatment At Ohio Recovery Center

Substance use disorders are profoundly harmful and difficult conditions to live with, and they only become more harmful with time. So, don’t wait and don’t let concerns over the cost of rehab prevent you from getting the help you need to recover and live a better life. 

At Ohio Recovery Center, our team understands that rehab is just the first step in a lifelong journey of recovery. And we do everything in our power to make sure that during your personalized treatment program, you are given the personal attention, information, training, encouragement, and motivation you need to be confident in your recovery. This includes providing you with in-depth treatment planning, as well as personalized treatment services like medical detoxification, individual and group therapy sessions, dual diagnosis treatment, alternative treatment programming, and long-term aftercare and alumni support, all from our private, comfortable Van Wert-area treatment center. 

To learn more about how ORC compares to Columbus rehab centers and what the cost of treatment may be for you given your particular insurance benefits, please reach out to us today.