TMS for insomnia is not covered by insurance. If you are pursuing TMS for depression, Brain Wellness Center can usually get authorization within 2–5 business days once paperwork is complete.
Insurance typically covers 36 sessions over 7.5 weeks (one session per weekday). However, this only applies to depression—not insomnia. Insomnia-focused TMS is available as a self-pay service.
Unfortunately, Medi-Cal does not cover insomnia treatments such as TMS, Neurofeedback, qEEG Brain Mapping, tDCS, or Auditory Training. Medi-Cal does cover treatment of major depression in adults who have tried antidepressants without a successful outcome or could not tolerate them due to side effects. Medi-Cal provides coverage for TMS treating patients suffering with major depression [...]
Unfortunately, most County Health Plans do not cover insomnia treatments such as TMS, Neurofeedback, qEEG Brain Mapping, tDCS, or Auditory Training. These plans may cover treatment of major depression in adults who have tried antidepressants without a successful outcome or could not tolerate them due to side effects. County Health Plans provide coverage for TMS [...]
