Medicare Interactive toolkits provide a variety of resources to help you navigate complex Medicare topics. This toolkit explains Medicare’s coverage of behavioral health, including mental health care and addiction recovery services.

Be sure to refer your clients to the Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Project (CHAMP) for additional questions or assistance accessing treatment. You can contact CHAMP by calling 888-614-5400 or, for Medicare questions, call the Medicare Rights Center at 800-333-4114.

Fliers and FAQ

You are welcome to print and use these fliers to help yourself or your clients understand Medicare’s coverage of behavioral health services.

• Medicare coverage of behavioral health care handout
• Medicare coverage of behavioral health care FAQ
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Presentation

The slide presentation below provides a detailed overview of Medicare’s coverage of behavioral health services. It also includes national and state resources for individuals who need help accessing care.