Anthem BCBS Mental Health Coverage at Good Health
Good Health Psychiatric Services accepts patients who carry Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, making it possible to access full-service psychiatric and therapy care in Brooklyn and across New York State without paying out-of-pocket rates. From your first evaluation through ongoing medication management, psychotherapy, and advanced treatments like TMS and Spravato, most of what Good Health offers is covered under Anthem BCBS behavioral health benefits.
Our board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists are currently accepting new patients with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield across commercial, employer-sponsored, and Medicare Advantage plans. Same-day and next-day appointments are available in person at our Downtown Brooklyn office and via telehealth across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Connecticut.
Anthem BCBS at a Glance
Plan Types Accepted | Commercial, Employer-Sponsored, Medicare Advantage |
Network Status | In-network with most Anthem BCBS plans |
Services Covered | Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual therapy, TMS, Spravato |
Locations | In-person: 26 Court Street, Suite 1510, Brooklyn, NY Telehealth: NY, NJ, PA, FL, CT |
Appointments | Same-day and next-day available |
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Key Benefits for Patients Using Anthem BCBS at Good Health
- In-network rates apply, significantly reducing your out-of-pocket costs
- Mental health benefits are covered at parity with medical benefits under federal law
- Both in-office and telehealth visits are covered at the same benefit level
- Access to advanced treatments including TMS and Spravato for qualifying patients
- Our team verifies your benefits before your first appointment
Coverage and costs vary based on each patient’s specific Anthem BCBS plan. The information on this page reflects general plan features and does not constitute a guarantee of coverage or payment. Patients are encouraged to verify their individual benefits before their first appointment.
Mental Health Services Available Using Anthem BCBS at Good Health
Psychiatric Evaluation
Every course of treatment at Good Health begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation conducted by a board-certified psychiatrist or nurse practitioner. This visit establishes a diagnosis, screens for co-occurring conditions, and builds the foundation for a personalized treatment plan. Most Anthem BCBS plans cover this evaluation as a standard outpatient behavioral health visit.
Medication Management
Good Health's psychiatrists accepting Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield provide ongoing medication management for a wide range of psychiatric conditions. This includes prescribing, monitoring response, adjusting dosages, and managing side effects over time. Follow-up medication management visits are covered under most Anthem BCBS plans as outpatient psychiatric care, and our team works within your plan's formulary to minimize prescription costs.
Individual Psychotherapy
Therapy and psychiatry services that accept Blue Cross Blue Shield at Good Health include individual psychotherapy delivered by licensed therapists – LCSWs, LMHCs, and psychologists. Evidence-based modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and others depending on the patient's diagnosis and treatment goals. Most Anthem BCBS plans cover outpatient individual therapy sessions, with session limits and copay amounts varying by plan.
TMS Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for major depressive disorder that has not responded adequately to antidepressants. Anthem BCBS covers TMS for qualifying patients, typically when two or more antidepressant medications have not produced adequate results. Good Health manages the prior authorization process with Anthem on your behalf before treatment begins.
Spravato (Esketamine) for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Spravato is an FDA-approved nasal spray treatment for adults with treatment-resistant depression or major depressive disorder with active suicidal ideation. It is administered in-office under clinical supervision at Good Health's Brooklyn location. Anthem BCBS covers Spravato subject to prior authorization and medical necessity criteria. Our clinical team handles authorization and all required documentation on your behalf.
Coverage details vary by individual Anthem BCBS plan. Good Health verifies your specific benefits before your first appointment so there are no unexpected costs.
Conditions Treated at Good Health Using Anthem BCBS
Good Health’s mental health providers accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield treat a broad range of psychiatric conditions in adults and adolescents, including:
- Depression and treatment-resistant depression
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD)
- ADHD in adults and adolescents
- PTSD and trauma-related disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Postpartum depression and perinatal mental health
- Insomnia and sleep disorders
- Life transitions and adjustment disorders
- Grief and loss
- Co-occurring psychiatric and substance use conditions
If you are unsure whether your specific concern is treated at Good Health, call (718) 522-3600 and our intake team can clarify before you schedule.
Good Health's Psychiatrists Accepting Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
How to Use Your Anthem BCBS Plan at Good Health
- Call us or book online – our team collects your Anthem BCBS member ID and plan details at the time of scheduling
- We verify your benefits before your first appointment, confirming your copay, deductible status, and any authorization requirements for the services you need
- Attend your evaluation in person at our Downtown Brooklyn office (26 Court Street, Suite 1510) or via telehealth from anywhere in New York State
- If TMS or Spravato are recommended, we manage the prior authorization process with Anthem directly, handling all clinical documentation on your behalf
- Ongoing care – follow-up medication visits, therapy sessions, or TMS treatments – is billed directly to Anthem BCBS throughout your course of treatment
Good Health Psychiatric Services welcomes patients using Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and offers same-day and next-day appointments for psychiatric evaluations and therapy in Brooklyn and across New York via telehealth. Our team handles insurance verification before your first visit so you know exactly what to expect.
Call us at (718) 522-3600 or schedule online. If you have questions about your specific Anthem BCBS plan and what it covers for mental health care, our front desk team can clarify your benefits before you book.
FAQ
Yes. Good Health Psychiatric Services accepts patients who carry Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and is in-network with most Anthem BCBS plans, including commercial, employer-sponsored, and Medicare Advantage. This means your visits are billed at contracted in-network rates, keeping your costs significantly lower than out-of-network care. Our team verifies your specific Anthem BCBS benefits before your first appointment at no charge.
Anthem is one of the largest licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield brand in the United States, operating under the BCBS name across multiple states. In New York, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield operates as a distinct plan from other BCBS licensees such as Excellus or EmblemHealth. If your insurance card says “Anthem” or “Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield,” Good Health accepts it. If you are unsure which plan you have, our front desk team can confirm when they verify your benefits.
Yes, under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most Anthem BCBS plans are required to cover mental health and substance use disorder services at the same level as physical health services. This means your copays, deductibles, and visit limits for psychiatric care and therapy cannot be more restrictive than what your plan applies to comparable medical or surgical care. If you believe your Anthem plan is not applying parity correctly, you have the right to appeal, and Good Health’s team can help document the clinical necessity of your treatment if needed.
Yes, Good Health offers both psychiatric services (evaluation and medication management) and therapy (individual psychotherapy with licensed clinicians) – and most Anthem BCBS plans cover both under behavioral health benefits. Many patients use both services simultaneously at Good Health, with their psychiatrist and therapist coordinating care directly. This integrated approach typically produces better outcomes than managing the two separately across different practices.
Most Anthem BCBS PPO and EPO plans do not require a referral to access outpatient mental health services, including psychiatry. HMO plans may require a referral from a primary care physician first. The quickest way to confirm is to check your plan documents, log in to your member portal at anthem.com, or call the member services number on the back of your insurance card. Good Health’s front desk team can also check this when they verify your benefits before your first appointment.