Self pay is often times the only option for those who need rehab in the alcohol and drug rehab center for substance abuse but don't have any health care insurance. It isn't uncommon for a person dependent on alcohol or drugs not to have private medical insurance, as it can be tough to have an alcohol or drug habit going while also maintaining work. Individuals might not have private medical insurance to start with, but will make too much money to be entitled to Medicaid which will cover certain kinds of treatment. If an individual does have to self pay for rehabilitation and doesn't have private health care insurance, it's a good idea to look into Medicaid to find out if they meet the criteria, when they haven't already done this. If they have no other option but to self pay, individuals as well as their families can generally come up with the resources to cover treatment some way. Thankfully, many alcohol and drug rehab facilities will work with individuals whose only option is to self pay to make it more possible for them to participate in an excellent drug rehab program. There are payment assistance options available at many drug rehabilitation programs that qualified clients can take advantage of.