Managing a daily health routine takes more than just physical effort. It takes mental energy, too.
Research shows that people with chronic conditions end up spending over 20% less on their health care if they see a mental health professional.¹ This means less money spent on emergency room visits, unnecessary medications, and better health overall. As an Oscar member, you’ve already unlocked access to some great mental health benefits and tools. Scroll down to find out more.
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vs. members with chronic conditions who do not seek mental health services. Source: “A Reduction in Health Care Expenditures Linked to Mental Health Service Use Among Adults With Chronic Physical Conditions”, Psychiatric Services, July 2021 (Volume 72, Issue 7)