How much does rehab cost? The numbers nobody publishes

Most rehab websites answer this question with “call us.” Here are actual market ranges, so you can plan instead of guess.

U.S. costs, by tier

• Standalone medical detox: $1,500–$8,000
• 30-day private residential: $14,000–$35,000
• 30-day luxury/executive: $50,000–$120,000
• 90-day residential: $45,000–$90,000

“But my insurance covers it” — read the fine print

Even at an in-network U.S. facility with a $45,000 sticker, a typical plan leaves a $3,000–$10,000 deductible plus 20–40% coinsurance — often $15,000–$25,000 out of pocket. “Covered” rarely means “affordable.”

The cross-border option

Licensed, accredited clinics in Baja California deliver comparable residential care for $6,000–$16,000 per 30 days — roughly 40–70% below comparable U.S. private pricing, and a fraction of luxury rates. At Despertares, the all-inclusive 30-day program is $6,000–$12,000 USD with medical detox included, published right here, 20 minutes from San Diego.

Ways to bring the number down

• PPO out-of-network reimbursement: 0–60% of the allowed amount, no guarantee — how it works.
• HSA/FSA funds: generally usable for medically necessary treatment, including abroad.
• Veterans: the VA Foreign Medical Program can apply to service-connected conditions.
• Longer stays priced lower per day: 60/90-day programs cost less per day than 30.