Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) members have comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services through their regional organization. Behavioral
health providers can get you medically necessary behavioral health services, like therapy or medications. You must be a Health First Colorado member with a behavioral health diagnosis that is covered by the program to receive covered services. There are no co-pays for Health First Colorado behavioral
health services through your regional organization. However, if you have other insurance, you must use that insurance first before using Health First Colorado benefits. Your primary care provider or regional organization can help
you find a behavioral health provider. Every Health First Colorado member has a primary care provider. Members and primary care providers belong to a regional organization that helps make sure Health First Colorado members get the health care and services they need. Regional organizations can also help members understand and manage physical and behavioral health benefits, find specialists or other providers, and connect members with transportation, food assistance or other social services, if needed. Care CoordinationIf you have complicated behavioral health needs or are having trouble getting the care you need, your regional organization can help you get care coordination. Care coordination offers different supports to make sure you have the resources you need. Care coordination may include helping you get transportation to your appointments, finding a specialist, or connecting you to other programs and resources to help you. Getting Services Right AwayCall Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK or text "TALK" to 38255 or chat online at coloradocrisisservices.org. With the stresses of today’s world, our mental health is as important as our physical health. For this reason, CareSource offers behavioral health as part of your core benefits. This means that you can get counseling and addiction services from your CareSource health plan. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, alcohol or drug dependence, we provide treatment
and counseling options to help you through difficult times in your life. We believe in recovery. We believe that treatment works. These are just a few of the services we provide to take care of you. To see the services offered by your plan, select your state from the drop down list above and click the GO button. This is not a complete list of benefits. See your member handbook or call Member Services for details. Benefits may change on January 1 of each year. How to Get Help:Are You Suffering from a Drug or Alcohol Problem? GET HELP NOW!Call 1-833-674-6437 for help in finding a substance use specialist. You don’t need a doctor’s referral or prior approval for most outpatient treatment. CareSource wants to get you on the path to recovery. Are You Feeling Depressed or Hopeless? GET HELP NOW!If you want to see a mental health professional, you can go to any provider in our network. You don’t need a doctor’s referral or prior approval for most outpatient treatment. We can help you find a provider close to you. Call Member Services at the number below. Find a ProviderIn our Find a Doctor/Provider tool you will find a variety of health professionals including marriage and family therapists, substance use counselors, social workers, community mental health centers and more. If you don’t see the help you need, call us at 1-833-674-6437. If you have a Care Manager, give him or her a call. A Care Manager can help you find the resources you need to be healthy. If you don’t have a Care Manager, do you want to request one? Talk with your doctor or call Member Services. Not sure what to do? Call one of our qualified registered nurses at CareSource24®, our 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line. If you feel you are in a crisis or emergency situation, call 911. Is therapy covered by Medicaid?Therapy Is Covered By Medicaid
Medicaid also covers in-person and online individual and group therapy. Many providers offer family therapy, too. So long as you have a diagnosis and a medical prescription for a specific therapy, your health insurance provider should cover it.
How much does therapy cost?Average Cost of Therapy
Therapy generally ranges from $65 per hour to $250 or more. In most areas of the country, a person can expect to pay $100-$200 per session. Some factors that can affect the price of therapy include: The therapist's training.
How do I find a therapist with Medicaid in NY?Use Zocdoc to find therapists/counselors in Manhattan, New York who take Medicaid insurance. It's simple, secure and free.
Can a therapist diagnose?Therapists require master degrees and approval of their licensing boards to practice in the mental health field. Therapists provide mental health diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
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