Ongoing Care Available with Teletherapy
…my insurance cover teletherapy? In most cases, yes. Fortunately, Medicare covers teletherapy sessions and insurers (including employee health plans) must reimburse a provider for services delivered through telemedicine or store-and-forward when the service is “medically necessary” (a standard that also applies to in-person therapy services). Note that only video conferencing (and not phone calls) will be covered by insurance. To ensure coverage, please enquire directly with your insurance provider about your plan’s teletherapy (tele-mental health) benefits. What will I need in order to get started with teletherapy? You will…