020: Using insurance for couple therapy

Welcome to another informative episode of the Communicate and Connect Podcast for Military Relationships with your host, Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky! Today, we're tackling a crucial topic that often confuses many couples — using insurance for couples therapy. Dr. Polinsky, a military marriage counselor passionate about helping relationships thrive, dives deep into the complexities of insurance coverage for therapeutic services. In this episode, she addresses why not all couples therapists accept insurance and provides actionable advice on what to do if your chosen therapist is out-of-network. Dr. Polinsky also breaks down the intricacies of using Tricare for military couples, sharing tips on maximizing benefits and ensuring confidentiality. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, she emphasizes the importance of finding a therapist that both partners connect with, even if it means navigating a bit of insurance red tape. Dr. Polinsky offers a step-by-step action plan for understanding your insurance coverage, including details on deductibles, co-pays, and whether your plan covers family therapy. Whether you're part of a military family or simply looking to improve your relationship, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the often confusing world of insurance for couples therapy. So, grab a notebook and get ready to learn how to make your insurance work for you and your relationship. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to get all the future episodes and help the podcast be found by others who would benefit the most.  You can sign up for Elizabeth's FREE 10-week relationship email course here.  Read the show notes for this episode here.    Free Relationship Pattern Assessment Are you having the same conversation over and over? Many couples assume they have a communication problem when they're actually stuck in a relationship pattern that keeps creating the same conflict. Take the free Relationship Pattern Assessment to identify the pattern that may be keeping you disconnected and learn what to focus on next. 👉 https://pages.communicateandconnect.com/relationship-quiz