Psychotherapists who accept medicare??

Posted by fate @fate, Nov 16, 2021

I have searched for over a year for a therapist who accepts medicare. My long term therapist retired and left me without a referral. These "young" therapist want private pay it seems. Are we older folks thrown to the curb because we are not profitable? Community mental health only cater to addiction therapy. I feel bitter, angry and terribly saddened that mental health care is accessible only to the more wealthy.

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If I’m lucky to find someone who accepts Medicare they also want me to pay in addition to accepting Medicare. One mental health provider’s idea of a sliding scale was $120 a session so if I multiply that by four times a month I’m looking at almost $500 dollars from my disability checking $1000 a month. I’ve given up and already planning my suicide. It’s hopeless. America is hopeless. It’s a rich person’s playground. I’ve stockpiled up pills from when I could get a psychiatrist and im going to down it all at once. I’m only 50 but America doesn’t give a shit so why should I? I hope this country burns to the ground. I won’t be here to see it. You’ll be seeing mass suicides soon enough and the cold hearted fucks in America will enjoy it probably. They’ll say that it saves money. That’s all that American’s care about: money. Money is more important than people’s lives. That’s the sick nation America has become. I give up. Fuck America.

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@iwanttodiebysuicide, I thought I'd check in. I hope you've seen the replies you've received from fellow members. Just want you to know I hear you. I'm listening. I'll keep my eye out for your reply.

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I was a psychotherapist for over 40 years but now retired. Just a thought. If your therapist retired and did not provide you with referrals, that would be totally unethical.

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I go to wellness grove in canton ohio. I love my therapist! I have a real connection with her!! She accepts Medicare. I have united healthcare. I had to go online to find someone. My insurance company was worthless with any referrals. I wish u much luck.

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