Medicare accepted drug and alcohol treatment programs accept this type of health insurance which is offered exclusively to older Americans as well as people with certain disabilities and chronic illnesses. There are different forms of Medicare, and the type of rehab that is covered in a Medicare accepted alcohol and drug rehabilitation center is dependent upon the kind of Medicare someone is covered under. For example, Medicare Part A covers inpatient alcohol and drug rehab facilities when the rehabilitation client needs hospitalization to address their drug abuse issue. Individuals covered by Medicare Part A will be responsible for the typical cost they would be required to pay for any other stay in hospital. Medicare Part B will partly cover outpatient rehab in a Medicare accepted facility, and whatever Medicare Part B doesn't cover the person will need to pay for themselves or through some other type of supplemental insurance. Those who need rehabilitation for substance abuse can't use their Medicare health insurance at just any program, and they'll need to search out a Medicare accepted program unless they want to self-pay for their rehabilitation. Medicare can offer a summary of Medicare accepted treatment providers to help make the job of locating a Medicare accepted program somewhat easier.