Private Payer

Private Payer

The link below includes a list of the private health plans that recognize MFTs as eligible providers of behavioral health services. This list focuses on large health plans that operate in more than one state

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This information contains a list of state Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans that recognize MFTs

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The AAMFT has developed a document that briefly describes the various types of health plans that are currently in use. This information includes a description of some of the differences among these health plans

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More Information on Medicaid

Medicaid is the largest provider of mental health services in the United States. Most states now have at least some recognition of MFTs within their Medicaid programs. The following fact sheet developed by AAMFT provides a brief overview of Medicaid, as well as the current status of MFTs as Medicaid providers.

State Employee Health Benefit Information

All states offer some form of health benefits for eligible state employees and their dependents. Approximately 3.4 million state employees and retirees are covered by a state employee health plan. The AAMFT has developed the above fact sheet concerning these plans and the role of MFTs within these plans.