Mental health services provided by government agencies such as outpatient psychiatry at hospitals are often covered by Manitoba Health. Other vital mental health services like psychotherapy and counselling are often not covered by Manitoba Health and instead, must be funded by you. Thankfully, there are ways to help offset the cost of this care. Below are a few of the most common strategies to reducing the expense:
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Through Extended Health Coverage
Yours or you family member’s group benefits may be able to cover all, or a portion of, your mental health care services. Your plan member booklet will outline the coverage you have for mental health care.
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Through your Tax Return
You may be able to claim costs related to treatment of a mental health condition on your income tax return under health expenses.
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Through Care Subsidies
KIDTHINK prices its services on a sliding-scale, cost-recovery basis. Based on your income, treatment costs may be reduced substantially. Moreover, KIDTHINK offers programs such as our CCSP and JMBF which help fund care for families who struggle to afford it.
