Question 1

How Can I Make an Appointment With a Therapist or Counselor Who Takes The Empire Plan?

Accepted Answer

To make an appointment with a therapist or counselor who accepts the Empire Plan, the first step is to view this list of all therapists and counselors who take The Empire Plan in your area.

Next, you can browse through the counselors’ and therapists’ profiles, and request an appointment online for an in-person or telehealth therapy session.

Here's how:

Go to the Monarch Directory By SimplePractice.
Enter your zip code, or simply follow this link to see the therapists in your area.
Filter by The Empire Plan insurance to see all therapists and counselors who take The Empire Plan.
Review the providers’ profile pages to learn more about each therapist or counselor’s approach to therapy.
Contact the therapist(s) you think would be a good match by requesting to book an appointment for an in-person or telehealth video session or free 15-minute consultation or sending a message.

Tips to find affordable therapy and therapists and counselors who accept your insurance

If you’re looking for a way to find affordable therapy and quality mental health care, here are some tips on how to find affordable, low-cost—and even free—therapy.

For starters, you can browse all the therapists who accept The Empire Plan.

You can also browse therapists and counselors based on the insurance providers they accept.

The Monarch Directory by SimplePractice can help you find the right therapist for your needs.

And, if you have mental health questions, such as what are the different types of therapy and how do I figure out if I need to see a therapist —It's our hope that the science-backed articles on Monarch by SimplePractice—can help demystify therapy and mental health for you.

Question 2

Does The Empire Plan Cover Mental Health?

Accepted Answer

Yes, nearly all Empire Plan insurance plans cover mental health and behavioral health. Here's how to find Empire Plan mental health providers.

You can quickly see all therapists and counselors who take The Empire Plan in your area, and book appointments online for in-person or telehealth therapy sessions.

NYSHIP Empire Plan mental health coverage

The Empire Plan is a New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) health plan. for New York State's public employees and employers. The Empire Plan pays for covered hospital services, physicians' bills, prescription drugs and other covered medical expenses.

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), mental and behavioral health treatment must be covered as essential health benefits. These include counseling and therapy, as well as inpatient mental and behavioral health care and substance abuse treatment.

Almost all mental disorders, as well as substance use disorders and alcohol and chemical dependency treatment, are covered by all ACA-compliant health insurance.

However, since insurance coverage is based on medical necessity, The Empire Plan may have more limited coverage options for common life problems like couples and marriage counseling,career coaching, and general relationship issues.

Tips to find NYSHIP Empire Plan mental health providers

If you’re looking for a way to find affordable therapy and quality mental health care, here are some tips on how to find affordable, low-cost—and even free—therapy.

And remember, the Monarch Directory by SimplePractice makes it easy for you to find the right therapist for your needs.

For starters, you can browse all the therapists who accept The Empire Plan.

You can also browse therapists and counselors based on the insurance providers they accept.

Being curious about counseling and mental health support is the first step. Here’s more info about therapy and mental health concerns as you continue your wellness journey.

Question 3

Does the Empire Plan Cover Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Empire Plan insurance plan covers therapy and counseling in many cases. Here's how to find Empire Plan mental health providers.

You can quickly see all therapists and counselors who take The Empire Plan in your area, and book appointments online for in-person or telehealth video therapy sessions.

Empire Plan therapy coverage

The Empire Plan is a New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) PPO health plan for New York State's public employees and employers. Empire Plan benefits include inpatient and outpatient hospital coverage, medical and surgical coverage, and prescription drug coverage, as well as therapy, mental health, and substance abuse coverage.

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), mental and behavioral health treatment must be covered as essential health benefits. These include counseling and therapy, as well as inpatient mental and behavioral health care and substance abuse treatment.

Almost all mental disorders, as well as substance use disorders and alcohol and chemical dependency treatment, are covered by all ACA-compliant health insurance.

However, since insurance coverage is based on medical necessity, the Empire Plan may have more limited coverage options for common life problems like couples and marriage counseling, career coaching, and general relationship issues.

Tips to find affordable therapy on the Empire Plan

If you’re looking for a way to find affordable therapy and quality mental health care, here are some tips on how to find affordable, low-cost—and even free—therapy.

For starters, you can browse all the therapists who accept The Empire Plan.

You can also browse therapists and counselors based on the insurance providers they accept.

The Monarch Directory by SimplePractice can help you find the right therapist for you.

Many of the therapists on Monarch offer free 15-minute initial consultation sessions to make sure they are a good fit for your specific needs, whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, or other mental health concerns.

Here are more tips to find a therapist who takes your health insurance.

How Can I Make an Appointment With a Therapist or Counselor Who Takes The Empire Plan?

Tips to find affordable therapy and therapists and counselors who accept your insurance

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