Explains that older adults are at increased risk of loneliness and social isolation. Provides basics, materials, and caregivers to improve social connections. Read More
Outpatient Mental Health Coverage
Explains that Part B helps pay for various outpatient mental health services, such as depression screening, family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and more. Provides conditions under which each service will be covered and to what degree. Read More
Help with Housing or Services
Provides resources for those seeking housing, including multiple mental health resources. Read More
Inpatient Mental Health Care Coverage
Explains that Part A covers mental health services while admitted as a patient. Part B covers services from a doctor or other provider while in the hospital. Explains limitations to coverage as well. Read More
Mental health & substance use disorder services | Medicare
Outlines and provides links to the certain screenings, services, and programs covered by Medicare that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. Read More
Mental health care (partial hospitalization)
Explains that Part B may cover a partial hospitalization program if certain requirements are met and a doctor certified that inpatient treatment would otherwise be needed. Read More
Telehealth Insurance Coverage
Explains that Medicare Part B covers certain telehealth services, such as psychotherapy or evaluation of a mental health circle. Read More
Caregiver Partners | CMS
Explains how CMS caregiver partners work; provides links to caregiver resources, including Medicare’s guide to mental health benefits. Read More
Behavioral health integration services
Explains that Medicare may pay providers to manage care for behavioral health conditions like depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition. Read More
Medicare & Your Mental Health Benefits
CMS pamphlet describing mental health care and how it might be covered by Medicare. Read More