Does North Carolina Medicaid Cover Therapy?
North Carolina 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.
NC Medicaid expansion launched Dec 2023. LME/MCOs coordinate behavioral health.
What's covered
North Carolina 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.
North Carolina-specific
NC Medicaid expansion launched Dec 2023. LME/MCOs coordinate behavioral health.
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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