When it comes to getting mental health care for yourself or a loved one, you deserve a mental health center that provides the services and resources best suited to meet your treatment needs. One of the most common ways to pay for mental health treatments is by using Medicaid, but many people still ask “Does Medicaid cover mental health?” Learn more about the qualifications for Medicaid mental health coverage and if you can use this type of insurance to cover services at The Phoenix.
What Counseling Services Do We Offer?
The Phoenix Recovery Center provides mental health care services for various mental illnesses. The following behavioral health disorders are just some of those treated at The Phoenix:
The programs offered by The Phoenix include an Inpatient Residential Program, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Day Program, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or General Outpatient Program (GOP).
Medicaid and Counseling Services
Medicaid is state and federal funded insurance that can cover treatment for those individuals that qualify. While many think first of Medicaid insurance as coverage for drug prescription costs, hospital or doctor visits, mental health insurance coverage may be provided if you’re eligible. Let’s take a closer look at what it means to be eligible for coverage with each insurance.
Medicaid Mental Health Coverage Eligibility
How do you know if you qualify for this mental health insurance coverage? Medicaid may cover all or some of the associated expenses for therapy for those who are eligible. Coverage can be used in conjunction with one of our addiction recovery programs, one-on-one therapy, or group therapy for treatment. Since Medicaid is determined by the state, these are the requirements to qualify for coverage in the state of Utah:
- People Individuals need to be age 19-64
- U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- Resident of the state of Utah
- Household income up to 5% federal poverty level
- Ineligible for any other Medicaid program (with the exception of Medically Needy or Refugee Medicaid)
- Meet one of three targeted categories:
- Group 1: Chronically homeless.
- Group 2: Involved in the justice system and needing substance use or mental health treatment.
- Group 3: Needing substance use or mental health treatment
If you are still not sure if you fit these requirements, please call The Phoenix to verify your coverage. We are more than happy to work with your situation to find a solution that works.
What health services are covered by Medicaid?
Both types of insurance can cover part of or all of the following:
- Family counseling
- Addiction recovery services (if applicable)
- Inpatient care
- Long-term residential treatment
- Maintenance medications
- Medical screenings
- Outpatient mental health visits
Am I Eligible for Medicaid Mental Health Services?
Certain conditions apply, but Medicaid does cover counseling at The Phoenix. Though not every insurance provider covers counseling and there are some qualifications and eligibility requirements, many mental health patients use Medicaid to cover their expenses for therapy. The best way to determine if your individual case will be covered by Medicaid is to contact the representatives directly.
Medicaid Mental Health Services Benefits
While Medicaid provides a wide range of health services, you might still be wondering what mental care services are covered under the insurance. Under certain conditions, Medicaid will cover the following mental health services:
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
- Evaluations
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Inpatient mental health services
- Medication Management
- Personal Services
- Psycho-educational Services
Feel free to call us to verify your benefits coverage or work with your health insurance provider to enroll in a plan or find out what services are included in your plan.
