New Study Shows That Most Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Accept Private Health Insurance
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 11:00
in Psychology & Sociology
A new nationwide survey of substance abuse treatment facilities reveals that in 2008 nearly two thirds (65 percent) accepted some private health insurance payment. The survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also indicated that there were significant differences in the level of private insurance payment acceptance among different types of substance abuse treatment facilities.