MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH PARITY

Timely Access to Care:
My daughter is enrolled in a MediCal Managed Care Plan and needs to see a therapist as soon as possible. I keep calling for an appointment, but so far the only thing that is available is in 6 weeks. What can I do?

Federal Mental Health Parity Laws Now Apply to All Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans: 
If you or your child is enrolled in a California MediCal managed care plan, including a MediCal alternative benefit plan, you are protected by some of the provisions of the federal mental health parity laws.

Medical Necessity: What is it?:
My daughter’s therapist has recommended that she have individual therapy once a week, but my health insurance plan informed me that they will not pay for these sessions because “they are not medically necessary.” What does this mean?

California Mental Health Parity Act: A Way to Expand Mental Health Services for Children and Youth |English| |Spanish| |Korean|

The Mental Health Parity Mandate Applies to Non-Quantitative As Well As Quantitative Limits in Health Insurance Coverage |English| |Spanish| |Korean|