Luxury Psychiatry Clinic accepts CountyCare insurance for outpatient psychiatric services in Chicago, including access to advanced mental health treatments like Spravato (esketamine) for qualified patients. Spravato is an FDA-approved nasal spray, often referred to as “ketamine therapy,” but it is different from IV ketamine infusions.
Spravato is given in the office under medical supervision from a healthcare professional. Insurance coverage for Spravato through CountyCare depends on several factors, but it is often covered. The best first step is to schedule a consultation at Luxury Psychiatry Clinic to review your history and confirm your eligibility for coverage and treatment.
CountyCare is a Medicaid managed care plan created especially for residents of Chicago and throughout Cook County. It operates under Cook County Health and is one of the most commonly used options for people who qualify for Illinois Medicaid in this region. CountyCare members have access to a large network of in-network healthcare providers for primary care, behavioral health care, psychiatric treatment, and other mental health and medical services.
Illinois Medicaid is the state’s main health insurance program that helps people with lower incomes get medical care. CountyCare is one of several “health plans” available under Illinois Medicaid, but Cook County Health manages it and mainly serves people who live in Chicago and nearby in Cook County.
If you have CountyCare, you are part of Illinois Medicaid, but you’re using a specific health plan with its own rules and a set list of accepted doctors and clinics (called a provider network). Just because a clinic or psychiatrist accepts “Illinois Medicaid” doesn’t mean they accept CountyCare, so always check whether they are listed as a CountyCare provider before setting up an appointment.
Our experienced psychiatry team is proud to serve CountyCare members in Chicago, offering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in an outpatient setting. By selecting a provider from the carousel below, you can schedule your first appointment with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner who is in-network with your CountyCare Medicaid plan. Whether you’re seeking a psychiatric evaluation, medication management, or ongoing mental health support, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Yuliya is a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep disorders. She is also REMS-certified for treating patients with Spravato (esketamine) therapy.
Angela is a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep disorders. She is also REMS-certified for treating patients with Spravato (esketamine) therapy.
Dr. Dees is a Board Certified Washington University-trained Psychiatrist, who specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and depression with the use of TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).
Alan is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2020 and is trained in General Psychiatry, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and sleep disorders. He is fluent in English and Russian.
Kalindi is a psychiatric nurse practitioner graduate who specializes in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
Jennifer is a trained licensed clinical social worker specializing in helping individuals manage mood disorders, self-esteem, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, loss, coping with stress, and life transitions.
Jennifer utilizes evidenced-based practices including CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Motivation Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Samantha recently graduated from DePaul University as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is supervised by Dr. Michelle Dees.
Samantha has a wide range of experiences with depression, anxiety/phobias, and mood disorders.
She practices from a strengths-based approach and utilizes CBT.
She believes that each individual needs to be reminded of their worth, the obstacles they’ve overcome, the strengths they possess, and the resilience that lies within them.
Yuliya is a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleep disorders. She is also REMS-certified for treating patients with Spravato (esketamine) therapy.
Dr. Dees is a Board Certified Washington University-trained Psychiatrist, who specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and depression with the use of TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).
Alan is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2020 and is trained in General Psychiatry, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and sleep disorders. He is fluent in English and Russian.
Kalindi is a psychiatric nurse practitioner graduate who specializes in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
Jennifer is a trained licensed clinical social worker specializing in helping individuals manage mood disorders, self-esteem, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, loss, coping with stress, and life transitions.
Jennifer utilizes evidenced-based practices including CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Motivation Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Samantha recently graduated from DePaul University as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is supervised by Dr. Michelle Dees.
Samantha has a wide range of experiences with depression, anxiety/phobias, and mood disorders.
She practices from a strengths-based approach and utilizes CBT.
She believes that each individual needs to be reminded of their worth, the obstacles they’ve overcome, the strengths they possess, and the resilience that lies within them.
Appointments are in person for all initial and annual appointments for the completion of paperwork. Please allow 60-90 minutes. Tele Medicine appointments can be available for routine follow-ups subject to the provider. Tele Medicine is subject to change depending on insurance guidelines. Book appointments online or download our mobile app. We do not communicate via text or email other than appointment reminders. *
*All Florida patients will be seen (Central Standard Time | CST).
*If you’re asking or are on a controlled substance, the first and yearly appointments must be in person. Follow-up appointments can be made via telemedicine.
Ketamine infusions and Spravato are both treatments derived from the anesthetic ketamine, but they differ in delivery, regulation, and insurance coverage.
Ketamine infusions involve administering ketamine directly into a vein, typically over a series of sessions in a medical setting. These infusions are effective for some individuals with depression or other mental health conditions, but they are considered “off-label” use since ketamine infusions do not have FDA approval for psychiatric indications. As a result, IV ketamine is rarely covered by insurance and is often an out-of-pocket expense for patients.
Spravato is an esketamine nasal spray approved by the FDA specifically for treatment-resistant depression. The treatment consists of the patient self-administering the nasal spray under direct medical supervision in a certified healthcare setting. Because Spravato has FDA approval for certain psychiatric diagnoses, it is often eligible for insurance coverage, including policies like CountyCare for qualified patients.
Securing CountyCare coverage for Spravato (esketamine) treatment in Chicago involves meeting several medical and insurance requirements. These requirements are typical for Medicaid-managed behavioral health benefits and are designed to ensure that high-level treatments are reserved for patients truly in need and that ongoing mental health care is carefully monitored.
Here are some of the primary factors that determine whether CountyCare will cover Spravato:
Before starting Spravato, your healthcare provider, usually an in-network provider, needs to submit documentation and a detailed treatment plan to CountyCare or its partner Medicaid insurance company. The insurance company evaluates whether all criteria are met and will not approve treatment unless they are.
Your mental health care team will need to demonstrate how Spravato fits into your overall plan for managing major depressive disorder or another covered condition, detailing intended follow-up, tapering protocols if needed, and what other treatment options have been considered.
CountyCare only approves Spravato for psychiatric conditions supported by clinical research and official plan policy. Generally, this means coverage requires a confirmed diagnosis of treatment-resistant depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal ideation. Esketamine treatment for bipolar depression will generally not be covered, because it is considered off-label for that diagnosis. Your prescriber should record how depressive symptoms interfere with your quality of life.
Insurers will ask the treating psychiatrist (the prescriber) to thoroughly document all prior attempts at treatment, usually including a list of traditional antidepressants, psychological therapies, and often inpatient or enhanced outpatient care. They generally want documentation showing that prior treatments did not provide adequate improvement before covering Spravato treatment. Demonstrating a repeated failed medication history will help show why you should be covered.
If everything meets the insurance carrier’s criteria, Spravato treatment could be an option for you under your insurance coverage.
CountyCare provides access to a variety of essential mental health services, enabling members to receive support for a range of psychiatric needs. The plan goes beyond just specialty treatments and makes it possible to receive basic outpatient psychiatric care and help for ongoing mental health conditions.
Luxury Psychiatric Care provides all of these services and they can be provided alongside Spravato treatment when clinically appropriate. This coordinated approach helps patients receive the right care, from initial evaluation through ongoing treatment and follow-up.
If you have any questions about CountyCare or the types of treatments that might be covered, our mental health providers are here to help. We answer your questions, review your eligibility, and help you understand your options for treatment, including specialized treatments like Spravato. The team at Luxury Psychiatry Clinic is dedicated to making quality mental health treatment as accessible and supportive as possible. Contact us today to schedule your confidential consultation.
* Any patient needing a controlled substance needs a face-to-face appointment with the provider prior to the prescription being sent to be compliant with the DEA guidelines.
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