Mental Health
Outpatient Mental Health Services
Description:
Outpatient mental health services are now a covered benefit by Molina. You can call Molina or ask your PCP for the name of a plan mental health provider.
These services are for the treatment of mild to moderate mental health conditions which include*:
- Individual and group mental health evaluation and treatment (psychotherapy)
- Psychological testing, when clinically indicated to evaluate a mental health condition;
- Outpatient laboratory, drugs, supplies, and supplements
- Outpatient services for the purposes of monitoring drug therapy; and
- Psychiatric consultation
You can still get specialty mental health services from the county mental health plans.
Not Covered:
Mental health services for relational problems are not covered. This includes counseling for couples or families for conditions listed as relational problems*.
*As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)
Substance Use Disorder Preventative Services
Description:
Alcohol misuse screening services are now a benefit covered by Molina for all members ages 18 and older. These services for alcohol misuse cover**:
Covered Services
- One expanded screening for risky alcohol use per year
- Three 15-minute brief intervention sessions to address risky alcohol use per year
Not Covered:
- Molina does not cover services for major alcohol problems, but you may be referred to the County Alcohol and Drug Program
**Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
Member Services Guide
It tells you what you need to know about your Molina Healthcare Medi-Cal Health Plan.
For the Member Service Guide, click here.
How do members get care?
Call Member Services at (888) 665-4621 if you need mental health services and we can help you get the care you need.