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| Mental Health Care (Outpatient) | |
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| Coverage under Medicare |
Medicare covers mental health care given by a doctor or a qualified mental health professional. Before you get treatment, ask your doctor, psychologist, social worker, or other health professional if they accept Medicare payment. Outpatient Mental Health Care: Medicare covers mental health services on an outpatient basis by either a doctor, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, or physician assistant in an office setting, clinic, or hospital outpatient department. Medicare covers substance abuse treatment in an outpatient treatment center if they have agreed to participate in the Medicare program. |
| The amount you need to pay |
You usually pay 50% of the Medicare-approved amount. You pay a separate copayment amount for the facility service. For more information, you may call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). |
| The part of Medicare that pays for this service or supply | Part B Benefit |
| Medicare Contact for additional information |
State of Maryland Carrier: 1-800-633-4227 1-800-MEDICARE |
| Important notes |
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For more detailed information on National or Local Coverage please visit the Medicare Coverage Database on www.cms.hhs.gov.
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