Aetna Allows For Psychiatric Medication Management without a Doctor’s Referral

Caring for your health includes taking care of your mental and behavioral health. When you are experiencing distressing emotional symptoms, psychiatric medication management can help. Finding the right prescriber, however, can be easier said than done. While you may know that medication is an effective intervention, you may hesitate to start for various reasons.

For example, you might not know if your insurance covers psychiatric care or you may be concerned about whether you have to get a doctor’s referral. If you are already feeling overwhelmed, this can feel like jumping through unnecessary hoops.

Aetna and Psychiatric Treatment

Not all insurance plans cover psychiatric care. Aetna and Aetna State Health Plan includes psychiatric medication management in its package of health services. It has an expansive network of licensed psychiatric professionals, which allows you to find the right provider for you. In addition, Aetna does not require a doctor’s referral before you see a prescriber.

For treatment to be effective, it is important to find the right provider with whom you can build a relationship based on trust, respect, and confidentiality. The right prescriber will be able to help you feel comfortable talking about difficult and complicated topics while they work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. On top of these qualifications, the professional needs to be an Aetna provider so you don’t have to worry about getting a doctor’s referral for services.

Finding The Right Aetna In-Network Prescriber

Experiencing psychological, emotional, and behavioral distress can be doubly difficult while you navigate through barriers to getting the medications you need. Carolina Counseling Services in Cameron, NC, makes it easy for you. CCS contracts with psychiatric professionals that are in-network with Aetna, so there’s no need to get a doctor’s referral.

You deserve to feel like the best version of yourself. Call CCS today to schedule your first appointment. Online sessions are available!