Specific individuals in Wheat Ridge are covered by a type of health coverage referred to as Medicaid. This type of health coverage is available to people who are categorized as low-income, and other eligibility requirements for the Medicaid program typically include other things such as number of dependents and other sources of income such as child support. If an individual who is addicted to drugs is approved to receive Medicaid several drug rehabilitation services may be covered through this type of coverage. Many alcohol and/or drug treatment programs in the Wheat Ridge area accept Medicaid, and individuals may speak with drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in their state or county or speak with their primary care doctor to discover which drug treatment programs they are covered for.