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Medicare Vlog: Medicare and Mental Health
In this episode of Medicare Fundamentals, OSHIIP Volunteer Ombudsman Kendra Burford and Outreach and Education Supervisor Becky Hayward discuss the mental health benefits provided with Medicare. Learn more about mental health and Medicare options at medicare.gov.
This vlog series covers a variety of topics from meeting the experts on our OSHIIP team to Medicare 101 tips and tricks. Subscribe to our OSHIIP vlog series to learn about Medicare and OSHIIP.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Let's talk about the frequently asked question "What mental health care does Medicare cover?". When it comes to mental health and addiction treatment, Medicare covers both inpatient and outpatient mental health care. Additionally, Medicare prescription drug plans cover medications used to treat mental health conditions, but be sure to check the formulary to ensure the brands and dosages you take are included.
Learn more about what mental health care and coverage options are available under Medicare.
For Medicare information and tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and insight into how to avoid Medicare scams, visit insurance.ohio.gov and medicare.gov.
Five Trending Medicare Issues
It's Older Americans Month and the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is celebrating by helping older Ohioans understand and address five trending Medicare issues:
- Medicare Benefits Post COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- New Medicare Scams
- Essential Medicare Basics and Deadlines
- Medicare Advantage “Extra Benefits” and Coverage Limitations
- Medicaid Redeterminations for Coverage Eligibility
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Upcoming Events
The State of Ohio’s Mental Health Insurance Educational Webinars
Medicare Fraud Hot Topics Webinar
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