TRUSTED CONTENTAddiction treatment in Louisiana costs roughly $40 to $830 a day before insurance, with the level of care setting the price. A month in a residential program was quoted at $6,000–$25,000, and medical detox at $220–$700 a day. Louisiana programs priced partial hospitalization (PHP) at $7,000–$13,000 a month, intensive outpatient (IOP) at $2,500–$9,000 and weekly outpatient counseling at $1,200–$5,000.
Our own data: RehabSeekers.com commissioned a team of researchers to phone addiction programs in several Louisiana cities, and across every other state, and record the self-pay prices they gave for 2027. Coverage can bring your share far below these numbers. Read the method.
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What does a month of rehab cost in Louisiana?
Monthly quotes fall as care gets less intensive: residential care, where you live on site, runs $6,000–$25,000, while weekly counseling runs $1,200–$5,000.
| Level of care | Cost per day | Cost per month | Typical (midpoint) | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | $220–$700 | $6,500–$21,000 | $460 a day | 3–10 days |
| Residential (inpatient) | $200–$830 | $6,000–$25,000 | $15,500 a month | 30–90 days |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | $230–$430 | $7,000–$13,000 | $10,000 a month | 2–4 weeks |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | $80–$300 | $2,500–$9,000 | $5,750 a month | 4–12 weeks |
| Standard outpatient | $40–$170 | $1,200–$5,000 | $3,100 a month | 3 months or longer |
Source: RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices before insurance. “Typical” is the value halfway between the lowest and highest Louisiana quote; one month equals 30 days.
Does Healthy Louisiana pay for addiction treatment?
Yes. Louisiana Medicaid serves most members through Healthy Louisiana managed care plans, and since December 1, 2015, mental health and substance use services have been part of those plans. Children enrolled in the Coordinated System of Care are the exception.
| Type of care | Healthy Louisiana | Louisiana self-pay price |
|---|---|---|
| Withdrawal management (detox) | Ambulatory, residential and hospital settings | $220–$700 a day |
| Residential treatment | Covered; the federal waiver allows stays past 15 days in larger facilities | $6,000–$25,000 a month |
| Intensive outpatient | Covered | $2,500–$9,000 a month |
| Outpatient therapy | Covered | $1,200–$5,000 a month |
| Methadone at an opioid treatment program | Covered since early 2020 | Not priced in our survey |
Coverage: Louisiana Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual, Section 2.4; LDH SUD 1115 waiver page; LDH report on HCR 71. Prices: RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027, before insurance.
- Six plans, one benefit. The Healthy Louisiana plans are Aetna Better Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, Healthy Blue, Humana Healthy Horizons, Louisiana Healthcare Connections and UnitedHealthcare. About 1.5 million people are enrolled in Louisiana Medicaid.
- Who qualifies. Coverage for low-income adults under Medicaid expansion started on July 1, 2016. Adults can qualify with income at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. Apply through the Louisiana Medicaid Self-Service Portal at MyMedicaid.la.gov.
- Updated clinical rules. The addiction services chapter of the Medicaid provider manual now follows the ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition, and providers must fully comply as of July 1, 2026. Levels of care may be subject to prior approval and ongoing review by your plan.
- Longer residential stays. Since February 1, 2018, a federal waiver has let Medicaid pay for addiction treatment and withdrawal management in larger residential facilities beyond the usual 15-day limit; the current approval runs through December 31, 2027. The state aims for a statewide average stay of 30 days or less, a target rather than a cap on any member’s stay.
- A renewal is underway. LDH took public comment from October 7 to November 6, 2026, on renewing the waiver for 2028 through 2032; the renewal depends on CMS approval.
- Small copays, with limits. Louisiana Medicaid’s copay rule covers prescriptions, at up to $3 per drug, and exempts people under 21 and pregnant women, among others. Providers may not refuse care because you cannot pay the copay, and total cost-sharing is capped at 5% of family income.
Methadone has been a Medicaid benefit only since 2020
Louisiana Medicaid began paying for methadone for opioid use disorder in early 2020, through opioid treatment programs. A Louisiana Department of Health report to the Legislature notes that before then, methadone treatment was paid in cash or covered by Office of Behavioral Health grants.
From January 1, 2027, some members aged 19 to 64 face work or community engagement rules; being in substance use disorder or alcohol treatment is an exemption. Search programs that accept Medicaid to find Healthy Louisiana providers.
How much does rehab cost per day in Louisiana?
Daily price ranges before insurance. Each bar runs from the lowest to the highest Louisiana quote for that level of care.
Source: RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices quoted by Louisiana programs.
Staffing and housing likely drive the daily spread: the top Louisiana residential quote reached $830 a day. Detox is the one level we price by the day. Louisiana programs quoted $220–$700 for each day of medical detox, which matters most for alcohol, opioid and benzodiazepine withdrawal.
| Detox length | Estimated total before insurance |
|---|---|
| 3 days | $660–$2,100 |
| 5 days | $1,100–$3,500 |
| 7 days | $1,540–$4,900 |
| 10 days | $2,200–$7,000 |
What do 30, 60 and 90 days of residential rehab cost in Louisiana?
At Louisiana self-pay rates, a 30-day residential stay costs $6,000–$25,000 and a 90-day stay $18,000–$75,000. NIDA notes that most people need at least three months of treatment. Part of that time is often spent in lower-cost outpatient care.
| Length of stay | Estimated total before insurance | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | $6,000–$25,000 | A common first stay, often followed by PHP or IOP |
| 60 days | $12,000–$50,000 | More time to stabilize before stepping down |
| 90 days | $18,000–$75,000 | NIDA says most individuals need at least 3 months of treatment |
Compare 30-day, 60-day and 90-day programs in our directory.
Can you get rehab in Louisiana without insurance?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health oversees public addiction services, and 10 Local Governing Entities (LGEs) run them at the regional level. Each LGE is a human services district or authority that serves a group of parishes and covers mental health and addictive disorders.
| Local Governing Entity | LDH region |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan Human Services District | Region 1 |
| Capital Area Human Services District | Region 2 |
| South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority | Region 3 |
| Acadiana Area Human Services District | Region 4 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority | Region 5 |
| Central Louisiana Human Services District | Region 6 |
| Northwest Louisiana Human Services District | Region 7 |
| Northeast Delta Human Services Authority | Region 8 |
| Florida Parishes Human Services Authority | Region 9 |
| Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority | Region 10 |
Source: Louisiana Department of Health, Local Governing Entities.
- What public services include. The Office of Behavioral Health lists intensive inpatient and outpatient substance use care, residential treatment for pregnant and parenting women with their children, and opioid treatment programs among its services.
- What you pay. State law, R.S. 28:771, tells the Office of Behavioral Health to set criteria for judging whether each patient can pay all or part of the cost of care. One example in the statute: a urine drug screen copay of no more than $12, charged only when a sliding fee scale shows you can afford it.
- Medicaid-eligible patients are exempt from that drug-screen copay.
Our directory also lists state-funded and sliding-scale programs across Louisiana, alongside private centers.
Work out a Louisiana rehab estimate
Pick the type of program and slide to the number of days you expect to need. Detox is multiplied out from the Louisiana per-day quote and stops at 14 days. Residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient estimates take the Louisiana monthly quote and scale it to the days you choose.
An estimate before insurance, not a quote.
What does Louisiana insurance law require for addiction care?
Louisiana’s statute R.S. 22:1066.2 applies to health coverage plans issued in Louisiana that include mental health and substance abuse benefits. Any medical-necessity decision those plans make must comply with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and with Louisiana’s internal appeals and external review law.
In plain terms, if your state-regulated plan denies a residential stay or cuts days short, it must judge necessity under federal parity rules, and you can file an internal appeal and then seek an independent external review. The statute also requires coverage of care delivered through integrated models such as the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model.
| Route | What you pay | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Louisiana (Medicaid) | Pharmacy copays of up to $3 per prescription for some members; total cost-sharing capped at 5% of family income | Care levels may need prior approval from your plan |
| Local Governing Entity | Based on what the Office of Behavioral Health criteria say you can pay | Serves the parishes in its region |
| Insurance plan issued in Louisiana | Your deductible, copays and coinsurance | Medical-necessity decisions must follow federal parity rules; you can appeal. The law applies to state-regulated (insured) plans. |
| Self-pay | $6,000–$25,000 a month residential; $2,500–$9,000 a month IOP | Ask what the quote leaves out, such as detox, labs or medication |
Look up programs by carrier on our insurance pages.
How much does a full course of rehab cost in Louisiana?
A week of detox, a month of residential treatment, a month of PHP and two months of IOP add up to $19,540–$60,900 at Louisiana self-pay prices.
| Stage | Length | Estimated cost before insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | 7 days | $1,540–$4,900 |
| Residential treatment | 30 days | $6,000–$25,000 |
| Partial hospitalization | 30 days | $7,000–$13,000 |
| Intensive outpatient | 60 days | $5,000–$18,000 |
| Full course of care | 127 days | $19,540–$60,900 |
Built from RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey Louisiana rates. An illustration, not a quote. See PHP and IOP programs.
Where can you find rehab centers in Louisiana?
RehabSeekers.com lists 200+ addiction treatment centers in Louisiana, from private programs to publicly funded clinics. 87% accept Medicaid, 22% offer residential care and 51% provide medical detox.
The cities with the most listings are Baton Rouge, LA (24), New Orleans, LA (20), Shreveport, LA (17) and Monroe, LA (11). Browse all Louisiana rehab centers.
Source: RehabSeekers.com directory, as of October 2026, updated monthly. Percentages add to more than 100% because many centers offer several services.
How do Louisiana rehab prices compare with Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas?
Louisiana sits between its neighbors on residential price: Texas costs more, while Arkansas and Mississippi cost less. Texas is at $16,500 a month, $1,000 a month above Louisiana; Arkansas and Mississippi are both at $13,500 a month, $2,000 a month below Louisiana.
Darker states have higher typical prices (range midpoints, before insurance) among these 4 states. Louisiana is outlined in orange; your pick is dashed. Source: RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices.
| State | Detox per day | Residential per month | PHP per month | IOP per month | Outpatient per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $220–$700 | $6,000–$25,000 | $7,000–$13,000 | $2,500–$9,000 | $1,200–$5,000 |
| Texas | $220–$700 | $6,000–$27,000 | $7,000–$14,000 | $3,000–$10,000 | $1,200–$5,000 |
| Arkansas | $200–$600 | $5,000–$22,000 | $6,500–$12,000 | $2,500–$8,000 | $1,000–$4,000 |
| Mississippi | $200–$600 | $5,000–$22,000 | $6,500–$12,000 | $2,500–$8,000 | $1,000–$4,000 |
| U.S. median (50 states) | $230–$715 | $6,000–$27,000 | $7,500–$14,000 | $3,000–$9,000 | $1,200–$5,000 |
How Louisiana compares with all 50 states
- Residential care puts Louisiana toward the lower-priced end of the country. Its typical $15,500 a month is 6% below the U.S. median, with 29 states charging more and 7 charging less.
- PHP shows the biggest discount. Louisiana’s typical $10,000 a month is 7% below the U.S. median.
- Standard outpatient is closest to the national price: $3,100 a month, level with the U.S. median.
- Louisiana sits between its neighbors on residential price: Texas costs more, while Arkansas and Mississippi cost less. Arkansas and Mississippi share the lowest typical residential price on the map, $2,000 a month below Louisiana.
| Level of care | Typical price | vs. U.S. median | Rank among 50 states | Cheapest neighbor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | $460 a day | 3% below the U.S. median | 28 states cost more, 8 cost less, 13 the same | Arkansas and Mississippi (tied), $400 a day ($60 less) |
| Residential | $15,500 a month | 6% below the U.S. median | 29 states cost more, 7 cost less, 13 the same | Arkansas and Mississippi (tied), $13,500 a month ($2,000 less) |
| PHP | $10,000 a month | 7% below the U.S. median | 36 states cost more, 8 cost less, 5 the same | Arkansas and Mississippi (tied), $9,250 a month ($750 less) |
| IOP | $5,750 a month | 4% below the U.S. median | 29 states cost more, 12 cost less, 8 the same | Arkansas and Mississippi (tied), $5,250 a month ($500 less) |
| Standard outpatient | $3,100 a month | At the U.S. median | 19 states cost more, 12 cost less, 18 the same | Arkansas and Mississippi (tied), $2,500 a month ($600 less) |
Typical price is the midpoint of each state’s range in the RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices; equal prices are treated as ties. See rehab costs in all 50 states.
Prices in this region fall within a narrow band, which is a finding in itself: your coverage usually moves the bill more than the state line does.
How many people in Louisiana need addiction treatment?
SAMHSA estimates that 664,000 Louisiana residents age 12 and older, or 17.47%, had a substance use disorder in the past year (2023–2024 average). For 2024, SAMHSA’s measure “Not Receiving Substance Use Treatment among Those Classified as Needing Substance Use Treatment” was 75.72%, about 574,000 people.
Overdose deaths have fallen steeply. CDC provisional counts show 1,207 drug overdose deaths in Louisiana in the 12 months ending December 2025, down from 1,503 in 2024 and 2,255 in 2023. These figures are provisional and may differ from final data.
How we collected Louisiana rehab prices
A team of researchers commissioned by RehabSeekers.com called treatment centers in every state, at least five per state and in more than one city, and asked for self-pay prices at each level of care. The Louisiana ranges span the lowest to the highest quote from Louisiana centers.
- Prices: quotes for admission in early 2027, gathered from programs directly rather than copied from other websites.
- Timing: calls began in October 2026, with final checks continuing through January 2027.
- Totals: detox multiplies the daily price; every other level prorates the monthly price by day.
- Coverage and health data come from the Louisiana Department of Health, the Louisiana Revised Statutes, CMS, SAMHSA, the CDC and NIDA, all listed under Sources.
Louisiana rehab cost questions
How much does rehab cost in Louisiana without insurance?
Self-pay prices in Louisiana run about $40 to $830 a day, depending on the level of care. Louisiana programs quoted $6,000–$25,000 a month for residential treatment, $220–$700 a day for medical detox, $7,000–$13,000 a month for PHP, $2,500–$9,000 for IOP and $1,200–$5,000 for standard outpatient care. Browse self-pay programs.
Read more: Browse self-pay programs
Does Healthy Louisiana cover drug and alcohol rehab?
Yes. Since December 1, 2015, mental health and substance use services have been part of the Healthy Louisiana managed care plans, with children in the Coordinated System of Care as the exception. Covered addiction care includes outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, residential treatment and withdrawal management. See rehabs that accept Medicaid.
Read more: rehabs that accept Medicaid
Does Louisiana Medicaid pay for methadone?
Yes. Louisiana Medicaid began covering methadone for opioid use disorder in early 2020, through opioid treatment programs. Before that, according to a Louisiana Department of Health report to lawmakers, methadone treatment was paid in cash or through Office of Behavioral Health grants. Find medication for addiction treatment.
Read more: medication for addiction treatment
How long will Louisiana Medicaid pay for residential rehab?
There is no fixed day limit per person in the federal waiver. Louisiana’s waiver lets Medicaid pay for stays longer than 15 days in larger residential facilities, and the state aims for an average residential stay of 30 days or less across all members. That average is a target, not a cap on your stay. Care levels may need prior approval from your plan. Compare residential programs.
Read more: residential programs
Where can I get state-funded rehab in Louisiana?
Through your Local Governing Entity. Louisiana has 10 of them, regional human services districts and authorities that run local behavioral health services for the Office of Behavioral Health, each serving a set of parishes. Contact the one for the parish where you live. Find state-funded programs.
Read more: state-funded programs
Do you have to pay for treatment through the Office of Behavioral Health?
You may pay part. Louisiana law tells the Office of Behavioral Health to set criteria for judging whether a patient can pay all or part of the cost of care. One example in the statute: a drug-screen copay of no more than $12, charged only if a sliding fee scale shows you can pay it, and never to anyone eligible for Medicaid. See sliding-scale programs.
Read more: sliding-scale programs
Is rehab cheaper in Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas than in Louisiana?
Typical residential care: Texas is at $16,500 a month, $1,000 a month above Louisiana; Arkansas and Mississippi are both at $13,500 a month, $2,000 a month below Louisiana. For medical detox: Texas matches Louisiana at $460 a day; Arkansas and Mississippi are both at $400 a day, $60 a day below Louisiana. Coverage from Healthy Louisiana or a Louisiana human services district may not travel with you, so check before choosing a program across the state line. See the Arkansas rehab cost guide.
Read more: Arkansas rehab cost guide
How much does rehab cost in New Orleans or Baton Rouge?
Our price ranges are statewide, collected from programs in several Louisiana cities, so a New Orleans or Baton Rouge quote will usually fall inside them: $6,000–$25,000 a month for residential care and $220–$700 a day for detox. Ask each program what its quote includes. Browse New Orleans rehab centers.
Read more: New Orleans rehab centers
Will the 2027 Medicaid work rules affect people in rehab in Louisiana?
From January 1, 2027, some Louisiana Medicaid members aged 19 to 64 must meet work or community engagement rules. The Louisiana Department of Health lists taking part in substance use disorder or alcohol treatment or rehab as an exemption. Keep answering renewal mail so coverage continues. Learn about paying for rehab.
Read more: paying for rehab
Does Louisiana insurance law cover addiction treatment?
For plans issued in Louisiana that include mental health and substance abuse benefits, R.S. 22:1066.2 requires medical-necessity decisions to follow the federal parity law and the state’s internal appeal and external review process. The law applies to state-regulated (insured) plans. It also requires coverage of care delivered through integrated models such as the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model. See rehab by insurance provider.
Read more: rehab by insurance provider
How to cite this data
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RehabSeekers.com. “How Much Does Rehab Cost in Louisiana?” RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices. https://rehabseekers.com/resources/rehab-cost-louisiana/
Sources
Primary data
- RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey (2027 prices): treatment center prices collected by a team of researchers commissioned by RehabSeekers.com, with at least five centers per state. All prices, ranges, totals and state comparisons on this page.
Coverage rules and public health data
- Louisiana Department of Health, 2025 Medicaid Fact Sheet
- Louisiana Department of Health, Medicaid Annual Report 2017
- Louisiana Department of Health, Informational Bulletin 15-12 (behavioral health integration into Healthy Louisiana)
- Louisiana Department of Health, Healthy Louisiana enrollment by health plan, Report 122A (November 2025)
- Louisiana Medicaid, Behavioral Health Services Provider Manual, Section 2.4 Addiction Services (2025 revision)
- Louisiana Department of Health, Healthy Louisiana Substance Use Disorder 1115 Demonstration Waiver
- CMS, Approval of the Healthy Louisiana Opioid Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder section 1115 demonstration extension (December 2, 2022)
- Louisiana Department of Health, Report to the Legislature in response to HCR 71 of the 2019 Regular Session
- Louisiana Department of Health, Public notice: medication-assisted treatment in Opioid Treatment Programs (2019)
- Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 50, Part XXIX, §111 (Medicaid pharmacy copayment), as compiled June 2024
- Louisiana Department of Health, Medicaid Work Requirements
- Louisiana Department of Health, 2025 Office of Behavioral Health Fact Sheet
- Louisiana Department of Health, Local Governing Entities
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:771 (Office of Behavioral Health; substance-related and addictive disorders)
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1066.2 (Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model; medical necessity determinations)
- SAMHSA, 2023–2024 NSDUH State-Specific Tables: Louisiana
- CDC NCHS, VSRR Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts (Louisiana, 12 months ending December 2023, 2024 and 2025)
- NIDA, Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (3rd ed.)
This page is for information only and is not medical, legal or financial advice. Prices are estimates; your cost depends on your program, your coverage and your treatment plan.
