Posted by waterlily on August 17, 2002, at 20:09:39
In reply to Lots, Medium or Dinky???, posted by Raven on August 12, 2002, at 17:22:42
Well, that really stinks! I'm having a bit of a similar problem, only not as bad. My insurance will let me see my therapist as long as my therapist thinks it's necessary, but my employer limits me to 20 visits a year - if medically necessary. I got the medical part covered, but the 20 visits a year doesn't cut it if your goal is to make progress. I could pay for more visits out of pocket if I wanted. I live in Virginia, where there is a mental health parity law. Insurance companies cannot limit therapy sessions if the diagnosis has a medical basis. However, my wonderful employer (a hospital) has chosen to self-administer our health plans, making them exempt from state laws. For such a well-respected hospital, I do not understand why they would shortchange their employees that way.
I've been seeing my therapist for a year and a half, so I've had something like 30 sessions, but my therapist thinks I'm resistant to therapy and expects that I could benefit from at least another year.
I feel so bad for you and wish you the best in getting through this situation. Take care.
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