On January 30, 2024, the Department of Health Care Services
(DHCS) and the California Department of Aging jointly published a
fact sheet for providers about Medicare behavioral health
benefits, including highlights of expanded services and provider
types available through Medicare.
Starting January 1, 2024, Medicare coverage and policies for
behavioral health expanded to cover mental health services and
visits with marriage & family therapists and mental health
counselors, cover intensive outpatient services in certain
settings, and strengthen requirements for Medicare Advantage
plans around behavioral health network and coordination of
behavioral health. Additional information can be found on DHCS’s
Mental Health Resources for Older Adults
webpage.
