About two-thirds of mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities, also known as “mixed” facilities, accepted older patients through Medicare, compared to 44% of SUD treatment-only facilities, creating access challenges for those who rely on the program, according to a March brief from the HHS’ Office of Behavioral Health, Disability and Aging Policy. More than 35% of Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older had a behavioral health condition or used related services, yet older adults are 40% less likely to receive treatment than younger adults.
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Source: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/post-acute/only-44-of-sud-treatment-facilities-accept-older-patients-on-medicare-hhs-report/