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The Benefits of Medi-Cal Approved Drug Rehab Centers

Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers are programs for low-income individuals in California that focus on addiction treatment.

What Is Medi-Cal?

Dealing with addiction symptoms can be very difficult to undergo alone. Even more burdensome can be the payment and insurance process when looking for quality treatment. Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers can make it easier for limited or low-income individuals to access the treatment they need.

Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid health coverage program. It provides a variety of medical and health services for children and adults with limited or low income and resources.¹

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Medi-Cal Eligibility Requirements

Anyone can apply to receive Medi-Cal benefits regardless of race, sex, marital status, age, or sexual orientation. You can receive these health benefits as long as you meet eligibility requirements.

The eligibility requirements include:²

Your family income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level
You’re 65 years of age or older
You’re blind or otherwise disabled
You’re under 21 years of age
You’re pregnant
You’re in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home
You’re a parent or caretaker relative of an eligible child
You have been screened for breast and/or cervical cancer

Additional Eligibility Opportunities

You may also be eligible to receive Medi-Cal if you are enrolled in any of the following programs:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
CalFresh or CalWORKS
Foster care or Adoption Assistance Program
Refugee Assistance

What Is the Purpose of Substance Use Disorder Treatment?

Sometimes called residential or inpatient programs, the purpose of these programs is to assist individuals who are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction issues. The goal of Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers is to help you stop or reduce your substance use.

This is done by offering a wide range of treatment and support, including:³

Counseling: Individual, group, or family counseling are usually provided at Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers.
Self-Help or Support Groups: Attending self-help or support group meetings, such as a 12-step program, is often required as well.
Medication Management: Many Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers also provide help with medication or medication management. This can help address co-occurring mental health conditions or manage withdrawal and cravings.
Case Management Services: Most, if not all, Medi-Cal programs offer case management services to help individuals get connected with resources needed to continue their treatment.

These are just some of the treatment plans generally offered at Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers.

Why Medi-Cal Approved Drug Rehab Centers Are Beneficial

The availability of quality drug and alcohol treatment is imperative, as substance use disorder symptoms can happen to anyone. Many people struggle to deal with substance use disorder on their own, especially if they do not have the money to receive assistance.

This is why Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers are particularly important, so that anyone, regardless of income or status, can have access to treatment.

Some of the most common negative effects of addiction that Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers can help with may include:4

Physical Symptoms

Addiction can negatively affect the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems. It generally also has serious side effects on overall liver function.

Specific complications can include:

Seizures
Memory loss or loss of cognitive functioning
Heart failure
Stroke
Liver failure
Coma
Overdose
Death
Infections, such as Hepatitis B and C and HIV

Mental Symptoms

The use of drugs and alcohol can also negatively affect mental health. In fact, addiction can even cause changes to the brain structure and function. This can make it more likely to develop a mental health disorder.

Substance use disorder has been related to:⁵

Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Trauma
Bipolar disorder

Getting treatment for addiction is important to health and wellness. Having the availability of Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers is important to be able to provide services to those of all walks of life and help them work through any symptoms relating to alcohol or substance use disorders.

Medi-Cal Approved Treatment

Horizon Treatment Services and other Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers focus on holistic healing and outreach when it comes to helping individuals heal from substance use disorder.

This means that we will curate a treatment plan to help each and every patient find the help and healing they deserve during recovery and treatment. Community outreach also plays an important part in support and recovery.

How Effective Are Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs?

Rates of relapse after treatment are about 40-60% within 30 days of leaving an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment center, and up to 85% relapse within the first year. Given these rates, it is even more important for individuals to have access to treatment.⁶

The rates of relapse may look discouraging, but that does not mean there is no benefit to drug and alcohol treatment. Research has shown that longer treatment programs, like Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers, can be effective in people remaining drug and alcohol free.

Supporting Statistics

According to a research study, one year after receiving treatment, over half of individuals were able to reduce or eliminate their substance use. The same study also explained how longer stays in treatment were more beneficial for mitigating relapse rates.⁷

So, the goal for more effective treatments may be longer programs. Another recent study found that 75% of people who experience addiction will eventually be in recovery. With the help of programs like Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers, people can recover and improve their quality of life.⁸

How Medi-Cal Approved Programs at Horizon Treatment Services Can Help

Horizon Treatment Services offers multiple Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers that are focused on providing treatment for addiction and mental health to a wide range of people.

The goal of these programs is to provide high quality care to help individuals heal from substance use disorder symptoms. The programs at Horizon Services can provide a safe and supportive environment to learn how to function and live life without substances.

What Programs Are Medi-Cal Approved?

We offer multiple options for Medi-Cal approved drug rehab center including:

Palm Avenue: Palm Avenue serves Medi-Cal beneficiaries experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral disorders. We work hard to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for individuals withdrawing from alcohol or other substances.

Project Eden Youth Services: We provide a wide variety of substance use disorder prevention, intervention, and treatment services to children, families, and communities.
Project Eden Adult Outpatient: Horizon Treatment Services provides adults with support during their road to recovery. This may include individual or group counseling, along with an initial intake and assessment so we can create a personalized treatment approach for your needs.

Contact Horizon Treatment Services for Additional Information

Our programs are Medi-Cal approved and focused on individuals of all walks of life. Our teams of professional staff are trained to assist any individual; we want to make sure everyone heals holistically – addressing not only the substance use disorder itself but also the underlying symptoms.

If you or a loved one are seeking Medi-Cal approved drug rehab centers or need more information on addiction and mental health treatment, contact us today.

Resources

1 https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/whatismedi-cal.aspx

2 https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/DoYouQualifyForMedi-Cal.aspx

3 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-can-i-expect-at-a-drug-and-alcohol-rehab-program-67865

4 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16652-drug-addiction-substance-use-disorder-sud

5 https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/substance-use-and-mental-health

6 https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery

7 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10617094/

8 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376871620303343