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Old Aug 26, 2012, 01:00 PM
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Hello everyone,

Does anyone know of a low cost health insurance policy that offers decent coverage for mental health? I live in California and I am 28 yrs old with no pre-existing conditions. Well, I don't know if depression counts as one. And I have been diagnosed back when I had coverage through a previous employer. I am employed now but there's a waiting period to get the insurance they offer. Not to mention that the insurance that they have is crap. I need to see a therapist and there's a lot on my mind that I need to get out. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Old Aug 27, 2012, 02:15 AM
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Do you have a Samaritans chapter in your area? I don't have insurance and have gotten counseling from them on a "pay what you can" basis.
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Old Aug 27, 2012, 07:50 PM
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Do you have a Samaritans chapter in your area? I don't have insurance and have gotten counseling from them on a "pay what you can" basis.
Hmm I've never heard of that before. I'll definitely check that out, thank you!
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Old Aug 31, 2012, 08:59 PM
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You might want to call therapists and see if they have a sliding fee scale. Many do, especially if they don't want the hassle of billing insurance.

Also, check out the Psychology Today 'find a therapist' site; some therapists who offer a sliding scale mention that in their profile. Good luck!
http://therapists.psychologytoday.co...alifornia.html
Thanks for this!
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Old Sep 23, 2012, 12:45 AM
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Hello everyone,

Does anyone know of a low cost health insurance policy that offers decent coverage for mental health? I live in California and I am 28 yrs old with no pre-existing conditions. Well, I don't know if depression counts as one. And I have been diagnosed back when I had coverage through a previous employer. I am employed now but there's a waiting period to get the insurance they offer. Not to mention that the insurance that they have is crap. I need to see a therapist and there's a lot on my mind that I need to get out. Thanks in advance for your help!
southern or northern california? If southern I can help you find a place.
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