Posted by Dr. Bob on August 7, 2003, at 19:29:34
In reply to Medicaid cancelling coverage of counseling!!!!!!!, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 7, 2003, at 14:20:34
> I was so angered when my therapist told me this today... she asked if I wouldn't mind calling Medicaid and asking if it were true, then report back to her. She was under the impression that therapy would no longer be covered, but psychologists and psychiatrists would.
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> I called Medicaid, and that's not exactly the case. Starting September 1, certain benefits will be cancelled, though I can't recall which ones... but as of October 16, Medicaid will no longer cover psychological counseling for those 21 and older! What's more, they won't even cover eyeglasses anymore!! I'm so infuriated by this... thank the gods they still will cover psychiatric services.
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> Luckily I don't turn 21 till January 5, so I have a little more time with my wonderful therapist... but this is such B.S.
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> Thank you so very much for ruining our economy, Mr. President.
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