Does Medicare Cover Mental Health?

Medicare covers mental health services for seniors dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and other psychological challenges that commonly affect older adults due to chronic conditions, social isolation, the loss of loved ones, and lifestyle changes. Medicare Part A covers inpatient mental health care at hospitals and psychiatric facilities, including room, meals, and medications. Psychiatric hospitals have a 190-day lifetime limit, and you'll pay deductibles and co-insurance after 60 days. Medicare Part B covers outpatient services like individual therapy, group sessions, and family counseling at clinics and community centers. You'll pay 20% of approved costs after meeting your deductible, plus coverage for intensive outpatient programs. Medicare Part D helps cover mental health medications like antidepressants, while telehealth allows treatment from home. Medicare also covers substance use disorder treatments including counseling and medications through approved programs. For more information about Medicare, please speak with a Senior Healthcare Solutions Medicare expert today at 866-633-4427. Blog post: https://seniorhealthcaresolutions.com...