What Medicare covers for therapy, telehealth and behavioral care. Independent educational site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government, the federal Medicare program, or any insurance company. Figures are 2026 amounts published by CMS unless noted; check Medicare.gov for your situation.
- Medicare and mental health care: what's covered and what you pay
Outpatient therapy, psychiatric visits, inpatient psychiatric care and the 190-day limit, the newer marriage and family therapist coverage, and costs.
- Medicare telehealth coverage: what you can do from home
Which Medicare services can be delivered by video or phone, the permanent rules for behavioral health, and what you pay for a telehealth visit.
- Medicare coverage for substance use disorder treatment
Opioid treatment programs, counseling, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and the medications Medicare covers for substance use disorders.