Certain persons in Port Aransas are covered by a kind of health insurance coverage referred to as Medicaid. This form of health insurance is offered to men and women who are considered unable to cover the costs of their own health coverage, and eligibility for the Medicaid program involve other things such as the number of children in their care and other income sources such as child support. If a person who is is addicted to drugs or alcohol is insured through Medicaid certain drug and alcohol treatment programs are covered as part of this type of coverage. A variety of alcohol and/or drug treatment programs in the Port Aransas area will work with Medicaid, and individuals may contact drug rehab centers in their area or consult with their primary care doctor to discover which drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities are available to them.