Cost & Getting Started

All three major insurers cover Spravato for qualifying depression with prior authorization, but generally not IV ketamine. Here are each insurer's rules and your best path.

You do not need the full cost of ketamine therapy upfront. Here is how payment plans work, our upfront, split-pay, and monthly options, and how to choose.

Ketamine therapy prescribed for a medical condition generally counts as a qualified medical expense. Here is how the deduction works, the 7.5 percent rule, and smarter routes.

With insurance, Spravato often costs $10 to $250 per session; without it, $1,000 or more. Here is the full cost picture, and why coverage changes the math.

Not all ketamine clinics are equal. Here are eight questions that reveal whether a clinic is medically serious, honest about pricing, and worth trusting with your care.

Uncontrolled blood pressure, certain heart conditions, active psychosis, pregnancy, and a few other factors can disqualify you. Here is the honest list, and what is fixable.

Qualifying for ketamine treatment is simpler than most people expect: a consultation, a medical evaluation, and an honest conversation. Here is the process step by step.

Most ketamine clinics treat adults 18 and older, and Spravato is FDA approved for 18+. Here is how age works, including options for adolescents and older adults.

Usually not directly, since ketamine for pain is off-label, though CRPS and neuropathic pain cases sometimes win coverage. Here are the exceptions and the workarounds.

TRICARE covers Spravato for qualifying diagnoses and, unlike most insurers, may cover ketamine infusions with a referral and pre-authorization. Here is how it works.

Ketamine therapy is an investment, usually out of pocket. Here is an honest look at the cost, the benefits, who tends to find it worth it, and the caveats.

Medicare covers Spravato for treatment-resistant depression, but it does not cover off-label IV ketamine infusions. Here is how the coverage works and what your options are.

Searching for ketamine therapy near you? In Los Angeles, IV infusions often run $600 to over $1,100 per session. Here is what to expect on price, and how Ketamine Uplift in Marina del Rey compares.

Does Medicaid cover ketamine? IV infusions are rarely covered, but many state Medicaid plans cover Spravato with prior authorization. Here is what to expect and how to make treatment affordable.

Who is a good candidate for ketamine therapy? Usually adults whose depression, anxiety, or PTSD has not responded to standard treatment, and who are medically appropriate. Here is who tends to benefit.

How much is ketamine treatment? IV ketamine usually runs $400 to $800 per infusion, with a full course around $2,400 to $4,800. Here is what affects the price, plus our transparent pricing and financing.

Ketamine therapy helps many people, but it is not right for everyone. Here are the conditions that may rule it out or call for extra caution, and how candidacy is determined.

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover ketamine? Usually Spravato with prior authorization, but not off-label IV infusions. Here is the difference and how to make treatment affordable.

Most IV ketamine infusions are not directly covered by insurance. Here is how coverage really works, plus how to check your own plan for possible reimbursement.

Good news on cost: ketamine infusion therapy is usually FSA and HSA eligible when prescribed for a medical condition. Here is how to use those funds, plus our in-house financing.