Mental Health Services

Sharp Health Plan provides coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illnesses in members of any age and serious emotional disturbances in children. Mental health benefits include inpatient hospital services, partial hospital services and outpatient services when ordered and performed by a participating mental health professional. Members may also have coverage for treatment of other mental health conditions. Please review the member’s health plan benefits and coverage matrix and supplemental benefits for detailed descriptions.

Members have direct access to Plan providers of mental health services without obtaining a PCP referral. Covered mental health benefits must be obtained through Plan providers. Mental health services will not be approved, denied or modified based solely on voluntary/involuntary admission or the method of transportation to a health facility.

Please call Psychiatric Centers at San Diego toll-free at 1-877-257-7273 or visit their Web site at www.psychiatriccenters.com for information about the mental health services available to Sharp Health Plan members. All calls are confidential.