It is not uncommon for people engaged in substance abuse to deplete all financial resources on their addiction. When it comes time to get help in a DHS drug treatment program, there may be no money left over to cover the costs of such treatment. If the person is not covered by private health insurance in DHS, MD., they will need to self pay in order to receive rehabilitation services. Self pay means that the person will need to come up with the money to pay for the costs of drug rehabilitation, costs which can vary depending on the rehabilitation option which is being considered. If the self pay option is the only way to pay for drug treatment, prospective treatment clients can work with treatment counselors to find out if any payment assistance can be offered in the form of a discounted rate or slide scale fee. These options for self pay clients are usually decided based on each individual's circumstances which can include personal income and other possible sources of income.