# Cost, funding and paid placement

Lesson 3 of [Judge claims made by opioid treatment services](https://opioidtreatment.fyi/academy/judge-opioid-treatment-service-claims.md), 15 minutes.

Ask about cost Ask whether the visit has a fee. Ask how you pay. Ask whether the service accepts public funding or insurance. The site's guide on what to bring says many services are free or publicly funded. Do not assume this for any one service. Ask each one. Ask for it in writing If a service giv…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Judge claims made by opioid treatment services works](https://opioidtreatment.fyi/academy/judge-opioid-treatment-service-claims.md).

Also on the [web page](https://opioidtreatment.fyi/academy/judge-opioid-treatment-service-claims/cost-and-paid-placement).

> Talk to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified clinician before you start, stop or change treatment. In an emergency call your local emergency number: 911 in the US and Canada (or call or text 988), 999 in the UK and Ireland (or call 111 in the UK, 112 in Ireland), 000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand. For overdose, call emergency services first.