If you’re living with depression in Illinois and struggling to find relief through traditional treatments, you may be looking for different options. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive therapy shown to help people who haven’t felt better with medication or talk therapy alone (usually referred to as treatment-resistant depression). Our clinic welcomes individuals with Illinois Medicaid and can help you find out whether TMS is the right next step for your treatment plan and whether your insurance covers this type of treatment.
TMS is an advanced treatment for depression that’s approved by the FDA, primarily for adults with major depressive disorder who haven’t found success with more traditional approaches. By using magnetic fields to activate areas of the brain responsible for mood, TMS is designed to naturally support better mental health while providing fewer side effects than many medications.
TMS treatment involves placing a magnetic coil near your scalp, delivering focused magnetic pulses to specific regions of your brain involved in mood regulation. This stimulation encourages healthier brain activity patterns without the need for medication, anesthesia, or a hospital stay.
Here’s what you can generally expect when you’re undergoing TMS therapy, which is considered a non-invasive treatment:
There are different types of TMS technology, including “standard” and “Deep TMS.” Deep TMS targets broader and sometimes deeper brain regions, but both methods use non-invasive outward pulsing for highly targeted mood improvement. Your psychiatrist will help you decide which TMS treatment is most appropriate for your needs. If you or your loved one are ready to learn more or want help checking Illinois Medicaid coverage for TMS therapy, contact our clinic today.
Our experienced psychiatry team is proud to serve individuals with Medicaid 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 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.
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.
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Many people who live in Chicago and are covered by Medicaid want to know whether TMS therapy is a covered option for depression and other resistant mental health conditions. In some cases, Illinois Medicaid plans do provide coverage for TMS. You usually need to meet the following criteria:
Fortunately, our staff at Luxury Psychiatry Clinic can help make this process easier. We help patients verify their specific Illinois Medicaid benefits, handle the paperwork for prior authorization, gather any other necessary documentation, and communicate directly with your insurance plan every step of the way.
If you’re interested in TMS but unsure about coverage, contact us for personalized, knowledgeable support.
If you’re seeking TMS therapy but Medicaid denies coverage, there are a few steps you can take to try to move forward with treatment. Here’s what you should consider doing:
If coverage for TMS is denied, don’t give up right away. You may be able to appeal the decision by providing additional records, treatment history, and letters from your mental health provider explaining why TMS is medically necessary for your situation. Our clinic can help gather and submit the appeal documents.
Ask your care team to review other evidence-based mental health treatments covered by Illinois Medicaid. This might include medication adjustments or additions, as well as other types of therapy. Spravato (esketamine, which is similar to ketamine) may be an option.
If TMS is still the option you want to pursue and financial circumstances allow, some clinics offer self-pay rates, payment plans, or financing to help make therapy more accessible. Let us know your concerns, and we’ll review all possible resources with you.
No matter what hurdle you face with coverage, you’re not alone. At Luxury Psychiatry Clinic, we can support you not just in seeking approval for TMS but also with navigating all your mental health options.
Are you looking into TMS therapy for major depressive disorder or another mental health condition? Our knowledgeable team can help you verify your Illinois Medicaid benefits, determine your eligibility for TMS therapy, and review all available treatment options.
We’ll guide you through the insurance process and make sure you have all necessary information to make an informed decision for your mental health. Reach out today to schedule your confidential consultation with one of our mental healthcare providers.
* 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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