Seeking ADHD assessment, have Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Dear Parents,
I'd like to get my daughter in for an assessment sooner rather than later for what I believe to be inattentive type ADHD. Insurance is the biggest obstacle here. They have a list of providers but none appear to offer in-depth assessments. I had mine at Kaiser long ago and it was so easy and fully covered. I see some providers that look good here on BPN but unsure if I can find any that specifically take Anthem Blue Cross. Probably a clinic associated with Childrens Hospital Oakland would work. Also, I don't want to drive out to SF or Walnut Creek, been there done that, we just don't have the time in our schedule. Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
Aug 3, 2022
Parent Replies
In searching for something similar for my kid, it appeared that no one in private practice doing these sorts of assessments takes insurance- at least I wasn’t able to find one. I was also told by my insurance (Anthem) that they didn’t cover testing if it was for educational purposes (like an IEP). These assessments are expensive but we decided it was worth it after we got the results and could share with the school.