01
Book PCP Visit First
Schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Physician and request a formal written referral for behavioral health.
Mandatory step
02
Select In-Network
Log into your HMO portal to search strictly within your local medical network provider directory list.
03
Confirm Authorization
Call insurance prior to your first session to ensure your PCP's referral is fully approved in billing system.
04
Pay Deductible & Copay
Once deductible is met, many HMOs charge a simple fixed copay per session for in-network therapists.
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