Does Pennsylvania Medicaid Cover Therapy?
Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance. Community HealthChoices has strong behavioral health carve-in.
What's covered
Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania-specific
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance. Community HealthChoices has strong behavioral health carve-in.
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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