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Medicare and Mental Health: What Support Is Actually Covered

Mental health is health — but Medicare treats it differently than many expect.

Medicare does cover therapy, counseling, psychiatric care, and inpatient mental health treatment. However, costs can add up quickly if you don’t understand deductibles, copays, and provider networks.

Original Medicare covers:

Individual and group therapy

Psychiatrist visits

Substance use treatment

But prescription medications and extended support services depend heavily on Part D or Advantage plans.

Barakat Insurance helps ensure your mental health care stays affordable — because peace of mind shouldn’t come with financial stress.