Cost and Financing

Residential treatment is one of the most successful ways to help teens battle mental health and behavioral issues. Before you decide what is right for your family, it is important to have all the information. Whether you choose a residential treatment center or an outpatient program, your child will grow up very fast. Finding true recovery before they become an adult is their best chance of success.

Discovery Ranch South supports parents with health insurance billing. Insurance companies often help parents who are able to show that treatment is needed. Please contact an admissions representative for more details about specific insurance issues. The contact number is 855-667-9388.

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Teens who make bad decisions suffer negative consequences. Adults who make the same negative choices face far greater problems. So, teens who do not receive residential treatment incur higher costs long-term. Teens who do not receive treatment may not graduate college or even high school. They may become involved in criminal activity which will need attorney fees.

One of the first questions parents have is, “How are we going to pay for this?” The question is understandable. Residential treatment is expensive. Don’t let the cost involved stop you from seeking treatment. Discovery Ranch South can help you to check your possible insurance coverage. This service is done at no cost to you. Making use of the service does not represent any obligation to you.

Besides your medical insurance, some parents have received help from private donors. This includes crowd-funding resources. There are also treatment loans available at a low-interest rate. Please, let us help you discover what resources are available to you.

Discovery Ranch South supports parents with health insurance billing. Insurance companies often help parents who are able to show that treatment is needed. Please contact an admissions representative for more details about specific insurance issues. The contact number is 855-667-9388.

Health Insurance

Accordingly, Discovery Ranch South will assist parents with health insurance billing.

We have also successfully collected some insurance money (assuming the clinical information rises to the level of medical necessity). Don't hesitate to get in touch with an admissions counselor for more details about specific insurance issues.

Financial Loan

Overall, here is a financial loan company we recommend for families.

Prosper Healthcare Lending is the premier financing company in the healthcare industry. With over $3 Billion borrowed and over 250,000 people empowered, this is a name and a program you can trust.

Also here are some of the benefits you’ll receive with a loan from Prosper Healthcare Lending:

  • Immediate decisions without affecting your credit!
  • Longer terms for lower monthly payments.
  • No collateral is required.
  • No prepayment penalties.
  • Fast & easy loan inquiry process.
  • 100% Confidential.

Prosper Financial
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Another option we recommend

Optimum Practical Financial
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Tax Deduction Information

Please provide the following information to your tax advisor so they can assist you in making the proper deduction.

Another key point is that you may wish to refer to Internal Revenue Code (Section 213a) for additional information on allowable deduction percentages of expenses related to the care of your teen.

Additionally, court examples of rulings that support medical expense deduction related to enrollment in a special school for your child may assist you.

  • –Griesdorf, Lawrence, (1970) 54 TC 1684)
    • Enrollment of a child not cooperating in school and often physically sick related to the result of parental divorce and father’s suicide.
  • –Urbauer, Charles, (1992) TC Memo 1992-170)
    • Enrollment of a 17-year-old with severe behavioral and drug abuse-related problems in a college preparatory school program designed to meet the educational and emotional needs of students with problems.

When the proper criteria are met, all tuition (including all food and lodging) and additional expenses including transportation to and from the program should be discussed as a deduction with your tax advisor. Also, phone calls and other related expenses you incur should also be discussed with your tax advisor.

Additional Resources for Your Tax Advisor

  • Internal Revenue Code Section 213(a)
  • Treasury Regulation Section 1.123-1(e)
  • Revenue Ruling 70-285
  • Private Letter Ruling 8447014
  • Court Cases: Griesdorf, Lawrence, (1970) 54 TC 1684;
  • Pazos, Jose, (1987) TC Memo 1987-131;
  • Urbauer, Charles, (1992) TC Memo 1992-170

Empowering Youth Mental Health: Scholarships and Support through Choose Mental Health

Choose Mental Health has embarked on a transformative nationwide journey, reshaping the landscape of mental health care for the younger generation. Functioning as a nonprofit entity, their primary endeavor revolves around the mobilization of funds to facilitate scholarships. These scholarships play a crucial role in ensuring that children and youth, irrespective of their financial capabilities, gain access to superlative treatment.

Within the heart of their mission lies an unwavering commitment to delivering nothing short of the finest solutions, aid, and sustenance to these young individuals.

Discovery Ranch South aligns seamlessly with the mission of Choose Mental Health, sharing a common goal to offer hope and empowerment to children and youth. By uniting with Choose Mental Health, we stand alongside 30 million young lives struggling with mental health challenges, collectively becoming a beacon of support.

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