Self pay is often times the only option for many who need rehabilitation in a drug and alcohol treatment program for drug use but have no medical insurance. It isn't uncommon for someone hooked on alcohol or drugs not to have private health insurance, as it can be hard to keep a drug or alcohol habit going while also maintaining employment. Individuals may not have private health care insurance in the first place, but can make too much money to be eligible for a Medicaid which would cover some types of rehabilitation. When someone has to self pay for rehab and doesn't have private health insurance, it can be a good idea to look into Medicaid to determine if they meet the criteria, whenever they haven't already done this. Whether they have no other option but to self pay, individuals in addition to their loved ones can normally come up with the funds to cover rehabilitation one way or another. Luckily, many drug rehabilitation facilities will work with folks whose only option is to self pay to make it more possible for them to participate in a quality alcohol and drug rehab program. There are payment assistance options available at many alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities that qualified clients can take advantage of.