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Cost Sharing Removed for Mobile Crisis Services for Essential Plan Members
Healthfirst·Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine·Provider Update
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Cost sharing (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) has been eliminated for mobile crisis services for Essential Plan members. Billing teams should verify this coverage change applies to their Essential Plan contracts and update patient financial responsibility calculations accordingly.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should review Essential Plan contracts to confirm mobile crisis services now have $0 patient cost sharing. Update billing system and patient financial responsibility calculations to reflect no copays, deductibles, or coinsurance for Essential Plan members receiving mobile crisis services. Verify coverage details through the source URL provided.