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Short answer: A standard TMS course runs five days a week for about six weeks, roughly 30 to 36 sessions, followed by a taper. Most people who respond begin noticing change somewhere between week two
Read MoreShort answer: The most common side effects of TMS are scalp discomfort at the treatment site and headache. Both are usually mild to moderate, tend to ease after the first week of treatment, and rarely
Read MoreWhat “anxious depression” means Anxious depression refers to major depressive disorder accompanied by prominent anxiety symptoms. It is a common presentation and is associated with a lower response to some antidepressants. TMS is FDA-cleared to
Read MoreIs TMS approved for OCD? Yes. TMS is FDA-cleared as an adjunct treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. It is used when standard treatments, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and exposure and response prevention (ERP)
Read MoreDoes UnitedHealthcare cover TMS? Yes. UnitedHealthcare covers TMS as medically necessary for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, with prior authorization. Coverage follows UnitedHealthcare’s medical policy for transcranial magnetic stimulation. What UnitedHealthcare requires Diagnosis: major depressive disorder.
Read MoreDoes Cigna cover TMS? Yes. Cigna covers TMS as medically necessary for major depressive disorder, for patients aged 15 and older who have not responded adequately to antidepressants. As of March 6, 2026, Cigna and
Read MoreDoes Aetna cover TMS? Yes. Aetna covers TMS as medically necessary for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, with prior authorization. Aetna’s clinical policy sets specific requirements for the antidepressant trials that must precede TMS. What Aetna
Read MoreDoes Medicare cover TMS? Yes. Medicare Part B covers TMS for severe major depressive disorder when standard treatments have not worked and the coverage criteria are met. Coverage is set by regional rules, and in
Read MoreDoes Blue Shield of California cover TMS? Yes. Blue Shield of California covers TMS as medically necessary for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, for members aged 15 and older, with prior authorization. Its medical policy covers
Read MoreDoes Medi-Cal cover TMS in California? Yes. As of August 1, 2024, Medi-Cal covers TMS for major depressive disorder, for adults and adolescents aged 15 and older, with prior authorization. This was a real change.
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