#WellnessWednesday: Treatment is too expensive and I can't pay for it.

[BethIOCDF]

OCD treatment is expensive, but here are some things you can look into:

1) Do they take my insurance? If not, can I get reimbursed with an out of network provider?

2) Look into your/a Flexible Savings Account.

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3) Do they take medicaid/medicare?

4) Do they offer a sliding scale fee?

5) Try getting treatment through a student trainee.

6) Try a treatment group, they're often cheaper

7) Try attending a GOAL support group.

8) Join a research study.

9) Check out our "How to Access and Understand Your Mental Health Benefits and Obtain Referrals" article: iocdf.org/expert-opinions/e...

10) Check out our "Know Your Rights" article iocdf.org/wp-content/upload...

[brig1120]

I will message you privately. I have done all of what you mentioned

[Natureloverpeace]

A lot of mental health providers don’t take Medicare unless they are a part of a large organization, it’s frustrating.

[SCC1]

I know Medicaid is really good for covering medical bills and therapy/drs visits. You might have to have a specific insurance under Medicaid, but all of my prescriptions, GP visits and psychiatry/therapy appts. are covered 100%.

Note: I am on CareSource insurance under Medicaid- VERY GOOD to have.

There are other types of insurance plans under Medicaid, also. If you are considered low-income by them or have no way to pay for your medical bills, it's a good thing to check out.