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Does Ohio Medicaid Cover Therapy?

Ohio 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.

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Ohio mental health insurance landscape

Ohio Medicaid Next Gen. Strong mental health parity enforcement via Ohio Dept of Insurance.

Full parity enforcement Medicaid expanded

What's covered

Ohio 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.

Ohio-specific

Ohio Medicaid Next Gen. Strong mental health parity enforcement via Ohio Dept of Insurance.

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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