Our team walks through cost and coverage options with every family before treatment begins.
We verify your benefits before you begin treatment, so you know what to expect. Here's how cost and insurance generally work for MeRT® at BTM.
Our team walks through cost and coverage options with every family before treatment begins.
FDA-cleared rTMS — the technology used in MeRT — is a covered benefit under many insurance plans specifically for treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder and OCD, when medical criteria are met. Coverage for qEEGs, consultations, and initial evaluations can vary by plan and by condition.
MeRT treatment for conditions beyond depression and OCD (including autism, PTSD, TBI, and Long COVID) is generally considered off-label use of FDA-cleared equipment, and typically falls outside insurance coverage.
Priority Health, Cigna, Aetna, TRICARE, TRICARE for Life, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
UnitedHealthcare and Medicaid.
For patients paying out of pocket, or for conditions not covered by insurance, a full MeRT program is typically an investment in the range of several thousand dollars, varying by evaluation complexity and treatment needs. Your exact cost is reviewed with you before you commit to anything.
A program includes your physician consultation, qEEG brain mapping, personalized protocol development, treatment sessions over approximately six weeks, follow-up EEG evaluations, and physician consultations throughout.
We don't offer in-house financing, but we accept HSA/FSA funds, and our team can talk through payment plan options with you directly.
Contact our care team to start a benefits verification and get a clear picture of your specific cost before you begin — there's no obligation at any step.
Want a clear picture of your cost before you decide anything? care team can start a benefits verification and answer your questions.
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