Submitted by Evening_Attention_45 t3_11dp16q in newjersey
SwifferSeal t1_jaabszu wrote
Hey, so I'm a therapist that accepts Horizon BCBS. Unfortunately, that IS considered mental health coverage. Once you've met the deductible, plans have varying levels of coverage and varying co-pays that you will owe per appointment, and therapists usually fall under the "specialist" rate for co-pay
It does suck that mental health visits are subject to deductibles. The best advice I can give is to look for a plan that's deductible isn't too, too high, and maybe start with therapy every other week until it's paid to space out the financial burden. I would strongly advise sticking with BCBS as your marketplace plan though and avoid Amerihealth, very few therapists in the state accept it.
Evening_Attention_45 OP t1_jaag1iq wrote
Thanks! I'm been in Pittsburgh for years and have only had to pay $10 for each therapy session and I had good insurance through marketplace paying about $330 per month.
SwifferSeal t1_jaakulu wrote
Oh wow, that is a great price! Sorry to hear you’re not finding anything comparable in NJs marketplace :(
Evening_Attention_45 OP t1_jacuvt6 wrote
Horizon BCBS is actually considered OMNIA via marketplace. I started looking on Psychology Today and many therapists say they don't accept OMNIA.
Are people using marketplace insurance plans not served by therapists?
SwifferSeal t1_jacv72j wrote
That’s very strange to me, when I joined BCBS I wasn’t even given the option to not accept omnia, and most therapists I know who take BCBS accept omnia plans as well. I have several clients with marketplace plans.
Edit to add: omnia is a type of plan through horizon BCBS, and it’s also not exclusive to the markets place. Lots of employers offer omnia plans in nj.
Evening_Attention_45 OP t1_jadom1d wrote
This particular therapist specifically called out We do not take Omnia.
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