Medicare covers mental health services including inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient mental health therapy, and prescription medications for mental health conditions. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for outpatient mental health services after the Part B deductible.
Key Points
- Medicare covers inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, and mental health medications
- You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for outpatient mental health services
- Medicare Supplement Plan G covers the 20% coinsurance
- Medicare covers telehealth mental health services
- An independent agent can help you understand your mental health coverage