What you need to need to know about insurance and mental health

There is no requirement that all health insurance plans cover mental health and substance use disorder services. Review your plan’s Summary of Benefits to see if these types of services are covered.

Generally Covered and Available Items and Services:

  • Counseling
  • Prescription drugs

Items and Services That May Be Covered:

  • Recovery support services

Items and Services Generally NOT Covered:

  • Yoga
  • Mindfulness training
  • Non-traditional treatments

Remember

Review your plan’s Summary of Benefits to see what items and services are covered for mental health or substance use disorder treatment.