I need both a psychiatrist for medication and a therapist for talk therapy. How does Medicare coordinate coverage for these different providers?
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Psychiatric Medication Management
Medicare Part B covers outpatient mental health services, including visits with psychiatrists or other qualified healthcare providers for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. After meeting the Part B deductible, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for these services if your provider accepts assignment. Provider Acceptance: Not all mental health providers accept Medicare. It's important to confirm with your psychiatrist and therapist that they accept Medicare assignment to ensure coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans: If you're enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), your plan may offer additional mental health benefits beyond Original Medicare. However, provider networks can be more limited, so verify that your preferred providers are in-network
Answered by Edward Givens on April 11, 2025
Broker Licensed in AZ, CA, CO & 13 other states
Answered by Kim Kirsch on May 1, 2025
Broker Licensed in FL, AK, AL & 46 other states
Answered by Steven Bleicher on April 11, 2025
Broker Licensed in AZ
Answered by Cindy Clonts on June 17, 2025
Agent Licensed in GA, AL, CA & 9 other states
Yes, both are covered but since I don't know the details of your situation, I cannot tell you exactly what you would expect
If it's a Medicare and a supplement plan, you would be covered at 100% after you met your annual deductible of $257
Medicare advantage plans vary so I can't tell you what that would cost
Answered by Gary Henderson on June 19, 2025
Agent Licensed in TX, AK, AL & 46 other states
Answered by Vachik Chakhbazian on April 11, 2025
Agent Licensed in CA, AL, AR & 22 other states
specific details and to find out if you’re eligible.
Answered by Robert Baez on April 11, 2025
Agent Licensed in IL
So, Medicare helps you pay for both your psychiatrist and therapist, but you might still have to pay some of the money yourself. It’s a good idea to check with your doctors to make sure everything is covered
Answered by Kris Neupauer on May 1, 2025
Broker Licensed in MN, ND, SD & WI
So there is no need to choose meds over therapy or viceversa.
If on Medicare advantage, all the care and treatments have to be coordinated thru the primary care provider in most cases, unless on a PPO.
Answered by Hector Vazquez on May 1, 2025
Broker Licensed in FL & TX
Answered by David Cranford on April 14, 2025
Agent Licensed in OK, FL, IL, OH, TN & TX
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