ACCESS TO TREATMENT Only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment About 80% of the girls/women who have accessed care for their eating disorders do not get the intensity of treatment they need to stay in recovery – they are often sent home weeks earlier than the recommended stay Treatment of an eating disorder in the US ranges from $500 per day to $2,000 per day. The average cost for a month of inpatient treatment is $30,000. It is estimated that individuals with eating disorders need anywhere from 3 – 6 months of inpatient care. Health insurance companies for several reasons do not typically cover the cost of treating eating disorders The cost of outpatient treatment, including therapy and medical monitoring, can extend to $100,000 or more
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:42:55 +0000