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Several major online psychiatry platforms accept insurance, with Talkspace, Talkiatry, Brightside Health, MD Live, Grow Therapy, Doctor On Demand, and Teladoc Health being the most prominent options.
Top Platforms That Take Insurance for Psychiatry
| Platform | Key Insurance Providers Accepted | Notes on Psychiatry Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Talkspace | Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Optum, Regence, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Traditional Medicare (Parts B & C) [1][2] | accepts insurance for both therapy and psychiatry, offering evaluations and medication management for ages 18+ [2]. |
| Talkiatry | Major insurers (100% in-network) [3] | Exclusively offers online psychiatry with board-certified clinicians; all visits are in-network with major insurers [3][6]. |
| Brightside Health | Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter, some Medicare & Medicaid plans [1] | Specializes in depression, anxiety, and related disorders; accepts major commercial plans for psychiatry [1][5]. |
| MD Live | Cigna, Humana, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, some Medicare & Medicaid plans [1] | Provides telehealth psychiatry (including for children/teens) alongside therapy and primary care [1][6]. |
| Grow Therapy | 125+ plans including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicaid, Medicare [6] | The only platform on major lists offering both therapy and psychiatry with in-person/online options and filterable booking [6]. |
| Doctor On Demand | Most insurance plans (covered by 98M+ Americans) [8] | Offers licensed online psychiatrists in all 50 states; often costs $0–$299 depending on insurance [8]. |
| Teladoc Health | Included by many health plans and employers [9] | Comprehensive psychiatric services with broad insurance coverage; ideal for workplace-insured users [6][9]. |
| Thriveworks | Blue Cross, Anthem, Optum, United, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medicare [1] | Accepts many major plans (though not Medicaid) for mental health care [1]. |
Important Considerations
- Verify Your Plan: Acceptance varies by specific plan (e.g., some Cigna or Aetna plans may be out-of-network); always confirm coverage before booking [1][2].
- Medicare/Medicaid: Most platforms (Talkspace, Brightside, MD Live, Grow Therapy) accept some Medicare and Medicaid plans, but availability often depends on the state [1][6].
- Specialization: Talkiatry and Brightside focus specifically on psychiatry/medication management, while MD Live and Thriveworks offer broader telehealth services including primary care [1][3].
For the most streamlined experience with psychiatry specifically, Talkiatry is highly recommended as it is exclusively for psychiatrists and 100% in-network with major insurers [3]. If you need both therapy and psychiatry, Grow Therapy or Talkspace are excellent choices [2][6].