Lack of mental health providers

[Beethoven3333]

Why are there so few mental health providers?

And of the ones who do provide mental health services are rarely covered by medicare. I had far more choices when I was not on medicare.

I was not given a choice because when I turned 65 medicare is compulsory

My private insurance was far more helpful

[BlessedLady]

If you have Original Medicare. The link below will help you find providers in your area that accept Medicare. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have to see a providers in their network. Call your Medicare Advantage Plan and ask for psychiatrists in your area that are in their network.

medicare.gov/care-compare/?...