If an individual must receive help for drug and alcohol addiction and dependence and is lucky enough to be covered through health insurance, many alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in Amherst accept health insurance and will cooperate with clients to see what is and is not covered. Most private health insurance companies will cover outpatient and inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation, although the time in rehab which is included can vary. Private health insurance will typically cover the first 4 weeks of drug treatment, but there are people whose coverage is more extensive and could also include a more significant stay in a drug and alcohol treatment center. It is best to seek advice of their plan as soon as possible in liaison with the rehab program to figure out what is and what is not approved by their private health insurance.