A thread/rant/query on mental healthcare in DMV area: Several years ago, I talked with PCP about finding a therapist. She looked into who took my insurance (like 3) and none were taking new patients. She said it was very common for mental healthcare providers (MHP) here. (1/?)
I know I am capable of navigating this but someone in a serious mental health crisis? I have trouble taking you seriously as a mental healthcare provider if you think someone in crisis can deal with the burden of out-of-network paperwork hoping and praying to get reimbursed.
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oh for sure, it's been impossible at times even for me and I have the time and patience to sit on the phone and yell at insurance companies. However, like you, I got there because no-one in network was taking new patients. Mental healthcare is totally broken (New York is worse!)
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and the people I have seen and liked normally have sliding scale policies and help those in need navigate it. It is still a total nightmare.
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