MASP Group

This was initially posted in Sept. 2022 and is copied here from Wix Forums for historical purposes.

Keith Scheffel posted 09/26/22:

A member organization reached out to me asking if I know what other member organizations are providing in relation to mental health benefits either within their health plan or through other benefits/vendors. Following is the note they invited me to share with the MASP member organizations to learn what others are doing and/or have found helpful:

"As we continue to evaluate what staff need from a health plan, we continue to hear a rising emphasis on strong and accessible mental health benefits. We are interested in hearing how you support mental health in your health plans or through other benefits/vendors. Are there ways that you offer additional or increased benefits outside of in-network and in-person mental health counseling?"

Thanks for any insights or resources that you're willing to share!

Al Stobbe 9/27/22:

Here's what we have in our domestic plan for Mental Health:

Mental Health Care

Benefits for the treatment of Mental or Nervous Disorders are based on the services provided

and reported by the Physician.

Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Services

Coverage is provided for admissions for Mental or Nervous Disorders in a Hospital. The

following are Covered Medical Benefit Services when administered by an employee of the

Hospital:

· Lodging and dietary services;

· Physician, Psychologist, nurse, certified counselors, and trained staff services;

· Psychiatric, psychological, diagnostic, and medical laboratory testing; and

· Drugs, medicines, equipment use, and supplies.

Inpatient Non-Hospital Residential Facility

Coverage is provided for admissions in an Inpatient Non-Hospital Residential Facility for

Inpatient Non-Hospital Residential Care. The following are Covered Medical Benefit Services

when administered by an employee of the facility:

· Lodging and dietary services;

· Physician, Psychologist, nurse, certified counselors, and trained staff services;

· Individual, group, and family/marriage counseling;

· Psychiatric, psychological, diagnostic, and medical laboratory testing; and

· Drugs, medicines, equipment use, and supplies.

Outpatient Services

Coverage is provided for Outpatient services for Mental or Nervous Disorders. The following

are Covered Medical Benefit Services:

· Physician, Psychologist, nurse, marriage and family therapist, certified counselors, and

trained staff services;

· Individual, group, and family/marriage counseling;

· Medication management; and

· Intensive Outpatient Therapy.

And here's what we have in our international plan:

F. Mental Health Treatment

The plan will cover expenses incurred for psychological testing, evaluation, and treatment provided by the following

mental health professionals: psychiatrist, certified psychologist, psychotherapist, professional counselor, and clinical

social worker. Services may be received in your country of assignment.

Outpatient treatment of mental health and chemical addictions care provided by mental health professionals

includes charges for:

1. Testing, evaluation, and treatment;

2. Billed telephone consultations;

3. Medications;

4. Group and individual psychotherapy;

5. Biofeedback; and

6. Medical hypnotherapy.

Inpatient treatment of mental health and chemical addictions is covered as any other illness.