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So much depends on where we live. In my community most (probably not all) of the psychiatrists and psychologists accept Medicare and Medicaid. In many places you may have to search, as Ferris said.
What we pay in Medicare depends on which plan the person carries if they carry a supplemental policy at all. Plan F leaves no co-pay (but is more expensive). Other plans have a co-pay as stated. If no supplemental coverage has been put in place, then there will be the standard 20%.
It angers me that mental and cognitive disorders are still treated differently than "physical" disorders. Most mental disorders seem to have a physical basis but even if they don't, what should it matter? That's the stigma that has yet to disappear. Very sad and unfair.
A mental illness is covered by Medicare at 80% with you paying the rest, unless you have other insurance. Be warned though, psychiatrists in the US are starting to NOT take Medicare and want their payments with other carriers. Search, like I did, until you find a psychiatrist who takes Medicare. They do exist, but like any other specialty in medicine, they know how to get their full payment, regardless if a patient is in need. Of course, if a patient is having a medical crises, an ER visit then a psychiatrist will come in for a consult. Best of luck finding a psychiatrist.
If you are talking about care in a Memory Care facility, they would pay out of pocket until they qualify for Medicaid. If the patient is hospitalized, the Medicare co-pays apply, and those can be considerable. Services may also be available through the county office for the disabled.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is working to help. Google NAMI and then your state and you should be able to connect with someone with more knowledge of how to get assistance.
Carol is absolutely correct in that mental illness is not treated equally with physical illnesses. It is a huge issue in our society, and not just for elderly persons. Many people with mental illnesses are homeless or end up in prison because there is no other place for them to go. Just taking them to the ER doesn't mean they will get help, because the ER can and will release them if they are not a danger to themselves or others. Finding a mental health bed can mean a long wait and/or getting sent far from home to the next available bed.
I live in Des Moines, Iowa. Just a month or so ago, one of the two large hospital systems in the city shut down their mental health care program due to a lack of qualified staff, leaving 8000 adults to find a new provider. We all need to speak up about this inequality.
When I mentioned a mental health crisis, I meant the person was a danger to themselves or others, and the ER has to find them a doctor. Also, even though dementia is a mental illness, I believe the question related to other mental illnesses, so idoshan please clarify...
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
What we pay in Medicare depends on which plan the person carries if they carry a supplemental policy at all. Plan F leaves no co-pay (but is more expensive). Other plans have a co-pay as stated. If no supplemental coverage has been put in place, then there will be the standard 20%.
It angers me that mental and cognitive disorders are still treated differently than "physical" disorders. Most mental disorders seem to have a physical basis but even if they don't, what should it matter? That's the stigma that has yet to disappear. Very sad and unfair.
Good luck,
Carol
Services may also be available through the county office for the disabled.
Carol is absolutely correct in that mental illness is not treated equally with physical illnesses. It is a huge issue in our society, and not just for elderly persons. Many people with mental illnesses are homeless or end up in prison because there is no other place for them to go. Just taking them to the ER doesn't mean they will get help, because the ER can and will release them if they are not a danger to themselves or others. Finding a mental health bed can mean a long wait and/or getting sent far from home to the next available bed.
I live in Des Moines, Iowa. Just a month or so ago, one of the two large hospital systems in the city shut down their mental health care program due to a lack of qualified staff, leaving 8000 adults to find a new provider. We all need to speak up about this inequality.