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Does 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. Key facts
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.
Read MoreHow much does TMS therapy cost in California? With insurance, most people treated for treatment-resistant depression pay a normal specialist copay, often $0 to $60 per session after their deductible. Without insurance, a full course
Read MoreTMS and SPRAVATO work through different mechanisms, so combining them is possible — but more isn't automatically better. What safe combined or sequential use requires.
Read MoreIf SPRAVATO didn't work, the answer isn't always another treatment. What 'it didn't work' can actually mean, and the structured re-evaluation that should come next.
Read MoreIf TMS didn't help, or you had to stop early, it isn't the end of the road. What a disappointing or interrupted TMS course means, and the next steps that may help.
Read MoreWhen both TMS and SPRAVATO are on the table, the order often comes down to what you can tolerate. How panic, dissociation, and schedule shape the decision.
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