If youre a new or returning Medicaid member, youll want to understand which mental health services are covered.
We offer a breakdown below.
Medicaid also covers in-person and online individual and group therapy.
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Many providers offerfamily therapy, too.
This means that health coverage also includes evidence-based therapies.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Affording Out-of-Pocket Costs
Medicaid provides more mental and behavioral health coverage than Medicare.
Both children and adults under Medicaid and CHIP have access to many different behavioral health services.
But unfortunately, not every mental health service will be covered.
verify you make the most of your plan before seeking alternative options.
You may be surprised to find out just how much coverage you have.
If they are unwilling topay for the service, then youll have to consider alternatives.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
Check with your states Medicaid program to see whats available to you.
There are manypathways to treatment, so dont suffer in silence.
There are many cost-considerate providers willing to offer low-cost services to those in need.
August 2024 Medicaid & Chip Enrollment Data Highlights.
Health Management Associates.Kaiser Family Foundation Medicaid Benefits Survey.
