TRUSTED CONTENTAddiction treatment in Minnesota costs roughly $40 to $900 per day before insurance, depending on the level of care. A month in residential rehab was quoted at $6,000–$27,000, with a midpoint of $16,500. Medical detox runs $230–$730 per day, partial hospitalization (PHP) $7,500–$14,000 a month, intensive outpatient (IOP) $3,000–$9,000 and standard outpatient counseling $1,200–$5,000 a month.
Where these numbers come from: RehabSeekers.com commissioned a team of researchers to phone treatment centers in Minnesota cities, and in every other state, and record the self-pay prices they quoted for 2027. Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, the Behavioral Health Fund or a health plan can bring your share far below them. How we did it.
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Is rehab in Minnesota more expensive than in other states?
Barely. Minnesota’s typical residential, PHP, IOP and standard outpatient prices match the national median exactly, and detox sits 2% above it.
How Minnesota ranks among all 50 states
- Residential rehab in Minnesota is priced right at the national middle. Its typical $16,500 a month equals the U.S. median, with 21 states above it and 21 below.
- PHP, IOP and standard outpatient also land on the median. For these levels, a Minnesota quote should look familiar to anyone who has priced care elsewhere.
- Medical detox is where Minnesota departs most from the median: $480 a day, 2% higher, with 20 states charging more.
- Across the border: Iowa and South Dakota have a lower typical residential price; Wisconsin matches Minnesota; North Dakota is higher.
| Level of care | Typical price | vs. U.S. median | Rank among 50 states | Cheapest neighbor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | $480 a day | 2% above the U.S. median | 20 states cost more, 25 cost less, 4 the same | Iowa, $460 a day ($20 less) |
| Residential | $16,500 a month | At the U.S. median | 21 states cost more, 21 cost less, 7 the same | Iowa and South Dakota (tied), $15,500 a month ($1,000 less) |
| PHP | $10,750 a month | At the U.S. median | 17 states cost more, 23 cost less, 9 the same | Iowa and South Dakota (tied), $10,000 a month ($750 less) |
| IOP | $6,000 a month | At the U.S. median | 24 states cost more, 21 cost less, 4 the same | Iowa and South Dakota (tied), $5,500 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 | Iowa and South Dakota (tied), $2,850 a month ($250 less) |
Typical price is the midpoint of each state’s price range in the RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices. States with the same typical price count as tied. See rehab costs in all 50 states.
What does each level of rehab cost in Minnesota?
Daily price ranges before insurance. Bars run from the lowest to the highest quote Minnesota centers gave for each level of care.
Source: RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices from Minnesota programs.
The more hours of care a program delivers, the more it costs. Residential programs include a bed, meals and staff on site day and night, and the highest Minnesota residential quote came to $900 per day. Outpatient counseling, usually one or two sessions a week, starts near $40 per day when its monthly price is spread over 30 days.
| Level of care | Cost per day | Cost per month | Typical (midpoint) | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | $230–$730 | $7,000–$22,000 | $480 a day | 3–10 days |
| Residential (inpatient) | $200–$900 | $6,000–$27,000 | $16,500 a month | 30–90 days |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | $250–$470 | $7,500–$14,000 | $10,750 a month | 2–4 weeks |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | $100–$300 | $3,000–$9,000 | $6,000 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. The typical price is the midpoint of the lowest and highest Minnesota quote; one month equals 30 days.
Does Medical Assistance pay for rehab in Minnesota?
Yes. Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota’s Medicaid program, pays for substance use disorder treatment, and it charges members nothing at the point of care: the state dropped all MA cost-sharing on January 1, 2024. MA covers adults without children with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty guidelines, a limit that took effect January 1, 2014.
- What MA covers. MA pays for comprehensive assessments, individual and group therapy, medication-assisted therapy, treatment coordination and peer recovery support. Under the state plan in effect since July 1, 2026, that spans outpatient care (ASAM 1.0), IOP (2.1), PHP (2.5), residential levels 3.1, 3.3 and 3.5, and withdrawal management. Methadone is billed per day.
- No gatekeeper. Minnesota law lets you get a comprehensive assessment and then use any enrolled provider licensed for the level of care it authorizes. This direct access model replaced the old Rule 25 process. If you belong to a managed care plan, its network rules apply.
- Larger residential programs. Minnesota’s Substance Use Disorder System Reform demonstration lets Medicaid pay for short-term residents of larger facilities, known as IMDs, who are receiving treatment or withdrawal management. CMS extended it for April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031. There is no per-person day limit; the state aims for a statewide average residential stay of 30 days or less, and that average fell from 39.8 to 31.9 days.
- Health plans. For new MA and MinnesotaCare enrollees, DHS’s default enrollment rules effective October 1, 2026 name Blue Plus, HealthPartners, Hennepin Health, IMCare, Medica, Medica One Health Plan (the new name for UCare), and the county-based plans PrimeWest and South Country Health Alliance.
- MinnesotaCare. Since 2015, MinnesotaCare has been Minnesota’s Basic Health Program for incomes between 133% and 200% of the federal poverty level. It covers outpatient, inpatient hospital and residential addiction treatment, and members may owe a monthly premium.
Federal changes starting in 2027
Under H.R. 1, the 2025 federal budget law, MA adults aged 21 to 64 without dependent children face work requirements and renewals every six months from January 1, 2027, and cost-sharing for some services begins on October 1, 2028 for some MA adults with incomes above the poverty line. Federal law exempts people in certain drug or alcohol treatment programs from the work requirement and bars the new cost-sharing on substance use disorder services, which applies only to some adults with incomes above the poverty line.
Apply for MA or MinnesotaCare through MNsure, choosing the application with financial help. Then search programs that accept Medicaid.
| Route | Who it is for | What you pay | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistance (Medicaid) | Low-income Minnesotans; adults without children up to 133% of the poverty guidelines | No copays or deductibles since January 1, 2024 | Apply through MNsure |
| MinnesotaCare | 133% to 200% of the federal poverty level, without affordable coverage | A monthly premium based on household size and income | Apply through MNsure |
| Behavioral Health Fund | Minnesota residents within income guidelines, uninsured or underinsured | No fee within the guidelines; approval opens a 60-day eligibility window, and you can ask DHS for more | Apply to DHS online or by mail |
| State-regulated health plan | People with insured individual or group coverage | Your deductible and cost-sharing, no heavier than for medical care | No prior authorization for outpatient treatment |
| Self-pay | Anyone | $6,000–$27,000 a month residential; $3,000–$9,000 a month IOP | Ask what the quote leaves out |
Sources: MNsure; Medicaid.gov; Minnesota DHS; Minnesota Statutes §§ 254B.04, 62Q.47 and 62M.07. Self-pay prices: RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027.
How can you get rehab paid for without insurance in Minnesota?
Through the Behavioral Health Fund (BHF). The fund pays enrolled Minnesota Health Care Program providers for substance use disorder treatment for residents who have no health insurance, or whose insurance covers less than 100% of the cost. The fund is run by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), whose Behavioral Health Administration oversees behavioral health programs.
- Apply to DHS. Since July 1, 2026, DHS, rather than your county or tribe, decides whether you qualify. Counties and tribes made those decisions through June 30, 2026. You can apply online or by mail.
- Meet the income test. Guidelines track the federal poverty guidelines and change each year. For July 2025 through June 2026, the adult limit was 133% of those guidelines, or $20,814 a year for one person and $42,759 for a household of four. Higher limits applied to children and pregnant women.
- Use your 60 days. Approval opens a 60-day eligibility window; you can ask DHS for more, and appeal a denial.
- Pay nothing within the guidelines. State law says a client whose household income is within the guidelines must pay no fee for substance use disorder care, drug screens included.
The fund has no level-of-care restrictions, so it can pay for residential treatment, outpatient treatment or both. It can also pay for room and board for people enrolled in MA or MinnesotaCare. The fund does not pay for detox programs licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9530.6510 to 9530.6590.
The RehabSeekers.com directory lists Minnesota state-funded and sliding-scale programs alongside private centers.
How do Minnesota insurance rules affect what you pay?
Two state laws matter most for people with insured, state-regulated coverage. They apply to plans Minnesota regulates, so ask your employer or insurer whether yours is one of them.
Parity (§ 62Q.47)
A plan’s cost-sharing for outpatient, inpatient and residential chemical dependency care may not place a greater financial burden on you than its cost-sharing for comparable medical services. Limits on care, and the processes and evidence standards behind them, must be comparable and applied no more stringently than for medical care.
No prior authorization (§ 62M.07)
For plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, insurers and utilization review organizations may not require prior authorization for outpatient substance use disorder treatment. Medications are the exception and follow set review deadlines. Residential care is outside this rule, so ask your plan about approval first.
In practice, outpatient counseling or IOP can start without waiting for insurer approval. Look up programs by carrier on our insurance pages.
Price your own Minnesota treatment plan
Pick a level of care, then slide to the number of days you expect. Detox multiplies Minnesota’s daily detox quote (up to 14 days); for residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient care, the tool divides the monthly Minnesota price by 30 and multiplies by your days.
Estimates only, before insurance. Not every center offers every level of care.
How much do 30, 60 or 90 days of rehab cost in Minnesota?
At Minnesota self-pay prices, 30 days of residential treatment costs $6,000–$27,000 and 90 days costs $18,000–$81,000. Stepping down to PHP or IOP sooner lowers the total.
| Length of stay | Estimated total before insurance | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | $6,000–$27,000 | A standard short-term stay, often followed by PHP or IOP |
| 60 days | $12,000–$54,000 | More time to stabilize and practice coping skills |
| 90 days | $18,000–$81,000 | NIDA says most individuals need at least 3 months of treatment |
Detox before treatment
Minnesota detox runs $230–$730 per day, and matters most for alcohol, opioids and benzodiazepines.
| Detox length | Estimated total before insurance |
|---|---|
| 3 days | $690–$2,190 |
| 5 days | $1,150–$3,650 |
| 7 days | $1,610–$5,110 |
| 10 days | $2,300–$7,300 |
A full course of care, added up
One week of detox, a month of residential care, a month of PHP and two months of IOP total $21,110–$64,110 at Minnesota prices before insurance. Read about PHP and IOP.
| Stage | Length | Estimated cost before insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | 7 days | $1,610–$5,110 |
| Residential treatment | 30 days | $6,000–$27,000 |
| Partial hospitalization | 30 days | $7,500–$14,000 |
| Intensive outpatient | 60 days | $6,000–$18,000 |
| Full course of care | 127 days | $21,110–$64,110 |
Built from RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey Minnesota rates. An illustration, not a quote.
Is rehab cheaper in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin?
Iowa and South Dakota have a lower typical residential price; Wisconsin matches Minnesota; North Dakota is higher.
Shading compares the midpoint of each state’s price range, before insurance, across these 5 states. Minnesota has a solid orange outline; the state you select has a dashed one. Source: RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices.
- Iowa. Typical prices are lower than Minnesota’s at all five levels of care.
- South Dakota. Typical prices are lower than Minnesota’s at all five levels of care.
- Wisconsin. Typical prices are lower for detox; level with Minnesota for residential, PHP, IOP and standard outpatient.
- North Dakota. Typical prices are higher for detox and residential; level with Minnesota for PHP, IOP and standard outpatient.
| State | Detox per day | Residential per month | PHP per month | IOP per month | Outpatient per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $230–$730 | $6,000–$27,000 | $7,500–$14,000 | $3,000–$9,000 | $1,200–$5,000 |
| North Dakota | $230–$800 | $7,000–$30,000 | $7,500–$14,000 | $3,000–$9,000 | $1,200–$5,000 |
| Wisconsin | $230–$700 | $6,000–$27,000 | $7,500–$14,000 | $3,000–$9,000 | $1,200–$5,000 |
| South Dakota | $230–$700 | $6,000–$25,000 | $7,000–$13,000 | $2,500–$8,500 | $1,200–$4,500 |
| Iowa | $220–$700 | $6,000–$25,000 | $7,000–$13,000 | $2,500–$8,500 | $1,200–$4,500 |
| U.S. median (50 states) | $230–$715 | $6,000–$27,000 | $7,500–$14,000 | $3,000–$9,000 | $1,200–$5,000 |
Typical residential prices across these 5 states fall within $3,000 a month of one another. That itself is a finding: coverage can matter as much as location. The Behavioral Health Fund serves Minnesota residents only.
Where can you find rehab centers in Minnesota?
RehabSeekers.com lists 470+ addiction treatment centers in Minnesota, from private residential programs to state-funded clinics. 23% offer medication for addiction treatment, 95% accept Medicaid and 48% run intensive outpatient programs.
The most listings are in Minneapolis, MN (67), Saint Paul, MN (46), Duluth, MN (20) and Rochester, MN (18). Browse all Minnesota rehab centers.
Source: RehabSeekers.com directory, as of October 2026, refreshed monthly. Percentages add to more than 100% because many centers offer several services.
How many Minnesotans need addiction treatment?
SAMHSA estimates that 762,000 Minnesotans age 12 and older, or 15.64%, had a substance use disorder in the past year (2023–2024 average). For 2024, it reports that 82.89% of Minnesotans classified as needing substance use treatment, about 691,000 people, were not receiving it.
The Minnesota Department of Health’s preliminary 2024 update counts 994 drug overdose deaths in the state in 2024, down 26% from 1,338 in 2023. The count covers deaths that occurred in Minnesota, whatever the person’s home state.
How we collected Minnesota rehab prices
Researchers commissioned by RehabSeekers.com called at least five treatment centers in each state, in more than one city, and asked for self-pay prices at each level of care. Minnesota’s ranges span its lowest to highest quote.
- Prices: quotes for admission in early 2027, gathered from the programs themselves, not copied from other websites.
- Timeline: calls began in October 2026, with final checks through January 2027.
- Totals: detox uses the daily price; residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient totals prorate the monthly price by day.
- Coverage facts come from Minnesota DHS, MNsure, CMS, Minnesota Statutes, SAMHSA, NIDA and the Minnesota Department of Health, all listed under Sources.
Minnesota rehab cost FAQ
How much does rehab cost in Minnesota if you pay yourself?
Self-pay quotes from Minnesota centers work out to about $40 to $900 a day. Monthly, that means $6,000–$27,000 for residential treatment, $7,500–$14,000 for PHP, $3,000–$9,000 for IOP and $1,200–$5,000 for standard outpatient care. Medical detox is billed daily at $230–$730. Compare self-pay programs.
Read more: self-pay programs
Does Medical Assistance pay for drug and alcohol treatment in Minnesota?
Yes. Medical Assistance, Minnesota’s Medicaid program, covers assessment, therapy, medication-assisted therapy such as methadone, outpatient and intensive outpatient care, residential treatment and withdrawal management. MA members have paid no copays since January 1, 2024. See rehabs that accept Medicaid.
Read more: rehabs that accept Medicaid
Does MinnesotaCare cover rehab?
Yes. MinnesotaCare, the state’s Basic Health Program for people with incomes between 133% and 200% of the federal poverty level, covers outpatient substance use disorder treatment and inpatient hospital and residential treatment under state law. Unlike MA, it may charge a monthly premium based on income and household size. Learn about paying for rehab.
Read more: paying for rehab
What is the Behavioral Health Fund?
The Behavioral Health Fund pays enrolled providers for substance use disorder treatment for Minnesota residents who have no insurance or whose coverage pays less than the full cost. Clients within the income guidelines pay no fee. Since July 1, 2026, the Department of Human Services has decided eligibility. Find state-funded programs.
Read more: state-funded programs
Do I still need a Rule 25 assessment in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota moved from Rule 25 to a direct access model. You can get a comprehensive assessment and then choose any enrolled provider licensed for the level of care it recommends. If you are in a managed care plan, that plan’s network rules still apply. Browse Minnesota treatment centers.
Read more: Minnesota treatment centers
How long will Medical Assistance pay for residential rehab?
There is no set number of days per person. Minnesota’s federal waiver for care in larger residential facilities was extended for April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031. Minnesota aims for an average residential stay of 30 days or less statewide, which is a target for the whole program, not a cap on one person’s stay. Compare residential programs.
Read more: residential programs
Does my insurer have to approve outpatient rehab first?
Not if your plan is regulated by Minnesota. For health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, insurers and utilization review organizations may not require prior authorization for outpatient substance use disorder treatment. Medications are the exception, and the rule does not cover residential care. See rehab by insurance provider.
Read more: rehab by insurance provider
Is rehab cheaper in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin?
Typical residential prices next door: Iowa: $15,500 a month, $1,000 a month less than Minnesota; South Dakota: $15,500 a month, $1,000 a month less than Minnesota; Wisconsin: $16,500 a month, the same as Minnesota; North Dakota: $18,500 a month, $2,000 a month more than Minnesota. Minnesota’s own typical price is $16,500 a month. Check whether your coverage pays out of state before you travel; the Behavioral Health Fund is only for Minnesota residents. See the Iowa rehab cost guide.
Read more: Iowa rehab cost guide
Will the 2027 Medicaid work requirement affect people in treatment?
From January 1, 2027, Medical Assistance adults aged 21 to 64 without dependent children, who are not pregnant and not covered based on disability, face federal work requirements and six-month renewals. Federal law exempts people in certain drug or alcohol treatment programs from the work requirement. See Medicaid rehab options.
Read more: Medicaid rehab options
How to cite this data
Journalists, researchers and AI tools are welcome to use these figures with credit and a link to this page.
RehabSeekers.com. “How Much Does Rehab Cost in Minnesota?” RehabSeekers.com Rehab Cost Survey, 2027 prices. https://rehabseekers.com/resources/rehab-cost-minnesota/
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
- MNsure, Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
- Medicaid.gov, Basic Health Program
- Minnesota House Research, Bill Summary H.F. 9 (2013): Medical Assistance income limit for adults without children
- Minnesota DHS, Medicaid State Plan Amendment 26-04: substance use disorder services (effective July 1, 2026)
- CMS, Minnesota Substance Use Disorder System Reform section 1115 demonstration approval, April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031
- Medicaid.gov, Minnesota Substance Use Disorder System Reform demonstration page
- Minnesota Statutes § 254A.03 (comprehensive assessment and direct access)
- Minnesota House Public Information Services, New Laws 2023: substance use disorder treatment changes
- Minnesota DHS, Default managed care enrollment technical specifications (effective October 1, 2026)
- Minnesota DHS, Medicaid State Plan Amendment MN-24-0003: cost sharing (effective January 1, 2024)
- Minnesota House Research, Medical Assistance information brief (October 2025)
- Minnesota Statutes § 256L.03 (MinnesotaCare covered services)
- Minnesota DHS, Frequently asked questions: Federal changes to Medicaid (updated September 2025)
- 42 U.S.C. § 1396o (Medicaid cost sharing, including subsection (k) added by Public Law 119-21)
- CMS, Medicaid community engagement requirements overview
- Minnesota DHS, Behavioral Health Administration active contracts (April 2025)
- Minnesota House of Representatives, Minnesota Behavioral Health System overview
- Minnesota DHS, Need help paying for treatment? Behavioral Health Fund one-pager
- Minnesota DHS, Behavioral Health Fund questions and answers (June 25, 2026)
- Minnesota DHS, Behavioral Health Fund eligibility guidelines, SFY 2026
- Minnesota Statutes § 254B.04 (eligibility for Behavioral Health Fund services)
- Minnesota Statutes § 62Q.47 (alcoholism, mental health and chemical dependency services)
- Minnesota Statutes § 62M.07 (prior authorization)
- SAMHSA, 2023–2024 NSDUH State-Specific Tables: Minnesota
- Minnesota Department of Health, Statewide Trends in Drug Overdose: Preliminary 2024 Update
- 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.
