HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
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Questions & Answers<br />
Mom’s doctor prescribed<br />
an antidepressant <strong>for</strong> her,<br />
but it makes her too sleepy.<br />
What can I do?<br />
Help her explain <strong>the</strong> problem<br />
to her doctor. See page<br />
41 <strong>for</strong> questions she should<br />
ask about her medicines.<br />
Will my Medicare <strong>HMO</strong><br />
pay <strong>for</strong> me to go to any<br />
psychologist?<br />
No. You can only go to<br />
psychologists who are<br />
licensed by <strong>the</strong> state and<br />
who are in <strong>the</strong> <strong>HMO</strong>’s<br />
network.<br />
things you can do<br />
If You Want Mental Health Care Services<br />
Ask your <strong>HMO</strong> what mental health care it pays<br />
<strong>for</strong> and how to get services.<br />
Some <strong>HMO</strong>s use independent services, called<br />
behavioral health care services, to provide mental<br />
health care.<br />
Ask if you can get services without a referral from<br />
your doctor.<br />
Ask what you have to pay.<br />
For in<strong>for</strong>mation on mental health care, call<br />
Mental Health America.<br />
Mental Health <strong>Patient</strong>s Have Rights<br />
If you are put in <strong>the</strong> hospital without your consent,<br />
<strong>for</strong>ced to take medicine, or treated badly, call<br />
Disability Rights Cali<strong>for</strong>nia.<br />
where to find help<br />
Mental Health America<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation, advocacy, and referrals <strong>for</strong> mental<br />
health services<br />
1-800-969-6642 www.nmha.org<br />
Disability Rights Cali<strong>for</strong>nia<br />
Legal help <strong>for</strong> people with mental health problems<br />
1-800-390-7032 www.pai-ca.org