Does Insurance Cover SPRAVATO? What Patients Should Know
If you’re considering SPRAVATO® (esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression, one of the first questions you may have is: Does insurance cover SPRAVATO? In many cases, insurance may cover SPRAVATO, but coverage is not automatic. Your benefits, diagnosis, insurance plan, treatment setting, and your insurer's requirements can affect whether treatment is covered and how much you may have to pay. Understanding how SPRAVATO insurance coverage works can help you prepare for treatment and reduce unexpected costs. What Is SPRAVATO? SPRAVATO is an FDA-approved prescription nasal spray containing esketamine for treating adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), and it is also approved for treating adults with major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation. Spravato must be administered in a certified healthcare setting, where patients are monitored after treatment because of potential effects such as...