CMS pamphlet describing mental health care and how it might be covered by Medicare. Read More
Depression Screening Coverage
Explains that Part B covers one depression screening per year, with no payment necessary if the doctor accepts assignment. Read More
Medicare y sus Beneficios de Salud Mental
Spanish-language CMS pamphlet describing mental health care and how it might be covered by Medicare. Read More
Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits: Getting Started
Pamphlet explaining the mental health benefits offered under Original Medicare. Read More
What will I pay if I get mental health services as an inpatient?
Explains that inpatients at general or psychiatric hospitals also pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for mental health services from providers during their stay. Read More
Healthy Aging Topics
Organizes a wide array of healthy aging resources under various topics, from HIV to mental health. Read More
Social Isolation Basics & Materials
Provides basics and materials regarding social isolation, which nutrition programs are tasked with reducing. Read More
Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Provides an overview of the opioid crisis and several resources that address it. Read More
Social Isolation & Connection
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