Through Medicare, seniors in El Cajon, California who are struggling with addiction can take advantage of numerous drug rehab facilities which are available through their health coverage. A lot of outpatient centers around the El Cajon, CA. area are covered through Medicare, although senior adults may find that Medicare covers any hospitalization necessary in the course of alcohol and drug rehab such as with an inpatient or residential center. Medicare covers a wide spectrum of services for drug and alcohol treatment in El Cajon, California including therapy, education, followup plans, and other services as deemed necessary by physicians in the course of treatment. One of the things which Medicare plans do not cover is methadone maintenance treatment plans for treatment of opiate addiction, so seniors will need to find a drug rehabilitation center covered through Medicare that addresses opiate addiction through other methods. Senior adults with Medicare can consult with their primary care physician or Medicare directly to determine what types of drug and alcohol treatment programs are covered.