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

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 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