Covered California plans generally cover TMS for depression, not PTSD directly. However, many PTSD patients are eligible when depression is a coexisting condition.
Medicare currently covers TMS treatment for major depressive disorder only. If a PTSD patient also suffers from qualifying depression, treatment may still be covered.
Value Options covers TMS treatment when it is used to treat major depressive disorder. PTSD is not yet approved as a standalone diagnosis for coverage, but co-occurring depression may qualify.
TriWest covers TMS under depression treatment guidelines. While PTSD itself is not yet covered, patients may still qualify if major depression is also diagnosed.
