The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is in charge of setting not only the rules that apply to the program but the standards in place for how Medicare operates. This includes conducting national coverage determinations (NCDs), which use research to determine which healthcare...
Out-of-pocket payments may be more feasible for less intensive outpatient treatment. Intensive residential treatment is much more expensive. The cost depends on the facility and the type of treatment provided. It often ranges from $5,000 to $50,000. Individuals who pay for drug rehab out of...
If your employer does not offer health coverage in 2014 you can buy your own coverage through the Marketplace, and most people will receive tax credits that pay for part of the premium. Low-income workers, or those with many dependents, may qualify for the expanded Medicaid (if your State...
The baseline DRG costs are recalculated annually and released to hospitals, insurers, and other health providers through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). If the hospital spends less than the DRG payment on your treatment, it makes a profit. If it spends more than the DRG...