Does Hawaii Medicaid Cover Therapy?
Hawaii Medicaid covers therapy — but the specifics depend on which managed care plan you're in, and with Medicaid expansion, most adults up to 138% FPL qualify.
Med-QUEST is Hawaii Medicaid. HMSA is the dominant commercial insurer.
What's covered
Hawaii Medicaid covers individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, group therapy, and (in most cases) intensive outpatient programs. Coverage is typically robust, with no copay or very low copay.
Finding a provider
Not all therapists accept Medicaid, but Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Mental Health Centers do. Search your state's Medicaid MCO provider directory.
Hawaii-specific
Med-QUEST is Hawaii Medicaid. HMSA is the dominant commercial insurer.
If you're in the coverage gap
Coverage gap closed in {N} due to expansion. Check your eligibility at healthcare.gov.
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