Trying to arrange help for someone with an eating disorder is sometimes very frustrating as not all rehabilitation centres accept insurance plans and many people cannot afford the high medical costs. Many of the health insurance plans also tend to limit the treatment costs.

What Will the Medical Insurance Cover?

The major insurance companies generally offer a full or partial cover for eating disorder rehab costs. It is important to find out what your medical insurance includes. However, for those who do not have sufficient medical insurance cover and need to cover the costs themselves there are a few options to consider.

Will the Rehab Centre Offer Any Flexibility?

Look for rehab centres that are prepared to arrange sliding fee payments based on different financial situations. Many treatment centres will liaise with the insurance companies on your behalf and come up with a suitable plan for everyone. Some rehab centres offer the clients financial advocacy to help and give counselling concerning fees and payment options.

Is an Outpatient Option Available?

Another option to consider is an outpatient program that avoids many of the high overhead costs. This eliminates the cost of the accommodation as the patient attends during the daytime and evening only, rather than staying on the property 24/7.

There are some treatment centres that also offer treatment on a session to session basis, where you pay per individual session rather than join a full program.

Who is the Treatment Marketed To?

It is advisable to choose a rehab facility that is not marketed to wealthy clients. It is not necessary to have luxurious amenities for the treatment to be of a high quality. Even though it is wonderful to have swimming pools, steam baths, an ocean view and other such facilities, their purpose is not critical to the treatment process and they cause the price to skyrocket.

Look at the Location of the Rehab Centre

The location of the eating disorder treatment centre also influences the price. A centre that is located in a safe area, but not necessarily with scenic views on prime property will cause the prices to be more affordable, as opposed to a treatment centre with sea views or mountain vistas.

What is Included in the Rates?

Services and daily rates should also be considered in the hunt for the most suitable and cost-effective eating disorder rehab program. Try to find a program that will charge a flat rate that includes daily services.

The important factors are to determine what the most appropriate level of care for your individual situation is and to set up a meeting to discuss the payment options that are available to you. Are private payment plans a possibility? Will you be able to pay by credit card? Find out exactly what is included in the costs and what extras still need to be paid for. Think of every scenario and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Rehabilitation for eating disorders can add up and be very expensive. You may not want to enter treatment due to the financial burden it may place on your family, but you also need to think of the long-term benefits.

If you have an eating disorder there is the chance that you are already spending a huge amount of money each year on your problem. Put those expenses into the context of the price of rehab in the short-term, as opposed to the financial burden this disorder causes in the long-term.

 

 

Eating Disorder Help “GREEN LEMONADE” – www.eatingdisorderfreedomcoach.com Shan Larter here again with more eating disorder help for you, this time using another power-packed homemade super-juice to give you the physical healing support you need on your eating disorder rehab journey. Before we go any further I have to tell you So many of you have been REALLY impressing me by making these smoothies in your OWN kitchens with such success! YOU are reporting that: • YOU are LOVING the taste of these powerful smoothies, • YOU are feeling physically energized, • YOU are thinking clearer and feeling calmer, AND… • YOU are acting out less restricting, bingeing & purging because of this ‘non-triggering’ way to get all your nutrients in. • SOME of you are even reporting ZERO triggering episodes or eating disorder behaviours since you began your smoothie regimen! WOW! I am so proud of you for watching the videos AND really put them into action! Recovery happens in the ‘doing’ so take a moment to really acknowledge yourself for the steps you’ve made closer to your OWN eating disorder freedom, and whatever you do, don’t stop now! Keep going! Today I am switching it up by using my juicer and showing you a STAPLE in my eating disorder freedom journey, and something I am positive was a HUGE contributor to my physical healing. So tune in… take notes…get out to the grocery store… and get juicing! Last thing… remember that eating disorder help DOES involve more than just eating food. I coach from the holistic approach …