Phoenix psychologist fears insurance changes will widen mental health care gap

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A big shakeup is on the way for Arizona mental health professionals and one of the state’s largest insurance companies.

Therapists say starting on New Year’s Day, new supervision requirements could worsen the growing mental health care shortage.

If providers can’t keep up with the new rules, they won’t be able to accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona insurance, forcing patients to either pay out of pocket or find a new therapist…

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