Many men and women in Ballinger are covered by a type of health coverage known as Medicaid. This type of health coverage is offered to people who are categorized as unable to cover the costs of their own health coverage, and eligibility for the Medicaid program typically include other things such as the number of children in their care and other sources of income such as child support. If someone who is is abusing drugs and/or alcohol is insured through Medicaid many drug treatment plans are covered through this form of insurance coverage. A variety of alcohol and/or drug rehab programs in the Ballinger area will work with Medicaid, and people can contact drug and alcohol rehab facilities in their area or seek the assistance with their primary care physician to see which drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs they are covered for.