Blue Cross and BCN add new virtual option for behavioral health care

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are providing members with expanded access to behavioral health providers by offering a new virtual option for anxiety and depression treatment, effective July 15, 2022.

We’ve contracted with AbleTo, an independent company with a network of more than 2,000 therapists serving adults 18 and older, to offer virtual mental health services in all 50 states. This option is available for members with Blue Cross commercial, Medicare Plus Blue℠, BCN commercial and BCN Advantage℠ coverage.

AbleTo provides adult members with a structured and evidence-based eight-week cognitive behavioral treatment program for anxiety and depression, the most common behavioral health conditions. The program includes access to weekly sessions with a licensed master’s level clinician and access to digital tools, resources and relaxation activities for practice between sessions.

If you have a patient struggling to find a behavioral health therapist in their area or get an appointment as quickly as they want it, you may want to refer them to AbleTo, ableto.com/bcbsm,** beginning July 15. Note: Website may not be operational until July 15.

AbleTo intends to also refer patients to other in-network health care providers as needed.

Members can find an AbleTo provider by calling the number on the back of their member ID card or going to the AbleTo website.

**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network don’t own or control this website.