About one in four people on Medicare have a mental health condition, yet only 40% to 50% receive treatment.
What does Medicare Part A cover? Inpatient hospital care If you’re admitted to a hospital (including a psychiatric hospital), Medicare Part A will pay for a semi-private room, meals, general nursing, drugs and other hospital services and supplies. The key word here is “admitted.” Often,...
Medicare Part B, which covers doctor bills and related services, pays for a yearly alcohol misuse screening for people who drink but don’t meet the criteria for alcohol dependency. If your primary care doctor finds that you’re misusing alcohol, Medicare will cover four counseling sessions annu...
Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as a lifeline for those who may otherwise struggle to afford health care services. Though Medicaid exists to help those who need it, navigating the specifics of what it covers and does not cover can be daunting. This article highlights the basics of Medicaid...
Medicare Part B:Provides coverage for outpatient services, including individual and group therapy sessions. It also covers psychiatric evaluations and preventive services, such as depression screenings. Medicare Advantage (Part C):Covers therapeutic services at least at the level of your original Medicare...
Medicare (for those age 65 and older) pays for a depression screening each year (from therapists who accept Medicare). Subsequent sessions are generally subject to a co-pay equal to a certain percentage of the Medicare-approved amount.
opioid use disorder treatment, including drug counseling, medication, therapy and periodic assessments an annual alcohol misuse screening which may include four brief face-to-face counseling sessions each year Coverage of more intensive outpatient psychiatric treatment went int...