Using KanCare for Mental Health Therapy Visits

If you’re a Kansas resident enrolled in KanCare (Kansas Medicaid) and seeking mental health therapy, it’s important to know how to use your benefits for therapy visits. Armstrong Family Counseling in Kansas City is an approved, in-network therapy office for KanCare.

Our clients often have questions about using KanCare for visits with a therapist, so here are answers to some common questions we receive.

If you have questions not covered below, or are looking to schedule an appointment with a therapist who accepts KanCare, please contact us at (913) 204-0582.

Q: Does KanCare cover mental health therapy?

Yes, KanCare provides coverage for behavioral health services, including therapy sessions with therapists at Armstrong Family Counseling. Our individual, group, and family therapy services are available to Kansas residents with KanCare.

Q: How do I access therapy services through KanCare?

Step 1: Select a Managed Care Organization (MCO). KanCare operates through three MCOs: Healthy Blue Kansas, Sunflower Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. You will need to choose a plan at time of enrollment or during an open enrollment period.

Step 2: Choose a Therapist. Our therapist directory is located at: https://armstrongfamilycounseling.com/our-team/. The insurance plans each therapist accepts is listed on their individual bio page (click on the therapist’s picture to view). You will want to find a therapist that is in-network with your MCO.

Step 3: Request an Appointment: You can request an appointment by calling us at 913-204-0582 or by filling out our online contact form.

Q: How much do therapy sessions cost with KanCare?

Therapy sessions through KanCare are fully covered with no co-pays or out-of-pocket costs to you.

Q: Does KanCare cover online therapy?

Yes, KanCare covers online therapy. This is especially helpful for rural areas of Kansas who may not have close access to an in-network therapist. As long as you are a Kansas resident and physically located in Kansas, we can schedule you for online therapy sessions at Armstrong Family Counseling. If you are located in the Kansas City metro area, we prefer in-person therapy sessions. To schedule an online therapy session, please request an online therapy appointment on our website.

Q: Is marriage counseling covered under KanCare?

Yes, marriage counseling is a covered therapy option under KanCare. Armstrong Family Counseling has a well-earned reputation as among the best marriage therapists in Kansas City. If you are looking for marriage counseling in Kansas, please contact us today at 913-204-0582.

Q: How do I find a therapist who takes KanCare?

Our therapist directory is located at: https://armstrongfamilycounseling.com/our-team/. The insurance plans each therapist accepts is listed on their individual bio page (click on the therapist’s picture to view). Insurance plans accepted by that therapist are included at the bottom of their bio. The specific Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) MCO plans accepted are listed.

Q: What therapy services are available at Armstrong Family Counseling?

Armstrong Family Counseling provides individual, group, and marriage and family therapy services. We have counseling services available for children, adolescents, and teenagers, as well as adults in need of therapy. Our services include several areas of specialized counseling, such as anger management counseling, trauma counseling, or counseling services ordered as part of court proceedings, such as reintegration counseling or court-ordered assessments.

Armstrong Family Counseling – Kansas City Therapy That Takes KanCare

If you are searching for individual counseling, marriage or family therapy, or looking for group therapy, Armstrong Family Counseling in Overland Park (Kansas City metro area) is a highly rated, well-respected therapy practice with a strong track record of helping heal individuals and families.

We are in-network with KanCare and can even schedule virtual therapy sessions for Kansas residents outside of the Kansas City metro area.

To schedule an appointment, please call us at 913-204-0582 or submit our online contact form.