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Understanding Insurance: Using Your Benefits for Mental Health with Michele Riley

Understanding Insurance: Using Your Benefits for Mental Health with Michele Riley

Update: 2023-09-22
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Ever grappled with the intricacies of mental health insurance? Well, struggle no more as we bring Michelle Riley, an expert in mental health and insurance billing, to simplify it all for you. Michelle opens up our conversation by unraveling the complex world of health insurance for mental health care. She takes us on a journey through the types of mental health services covered and demystifies the workings of co-pays, deductibles, and premiums as they relate to mental health coverage.

Our discussion takes a deeper turn as we step into the realm of in-network and out-of-network providers. Michelle sheds light on the pros and cons, assuring us that sometimes, opting for out-of-network can be the best option for your mental health needs. Ever wondered how to verify if a provider is in-network or accepts a certain insurance? Michelle has got you covered on that too.

As we round up our enlightening chat, Michelle shares the secret to maximizing your mental health insurance benefits. From understanding your insurance tracker and saving your explanation of benefits (EOB) to utilizing the provider portal, she has you covered. She emphasizes the need to stay vigilant as insurance companies can sometimes make mistakes. Be sure to tune in for a detailed breakdown of how to not just navigate, but conquer the world of mental health insurance. Remember, your mental health journey should be about focusing on your wellbeing, not worrying about the financial side of things. We're here to help you make that a reality.

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Understanding Insurance: Using Your Benefits for Mental Health with Michele Riley

Understanding Insurance: Using Your Benefits for Mental Health with Michele Riley

Dr. Elizabeth Barlow, LICSW