Some frontline providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic could receive up to $2,000 to offset costs for mental health counseling.
Frontline healthcare workers who have been traumatized by the COVID-19 pandemic could be eligible for up to $2,000 in copayment assistance for behavior health counseling under an initiative announced Wednesday by the nonprofit HealthWell Foundation.
The financial aid for out-of-pocket, treatment-related copayments for prescription drugs, counseling services, psychotherapy, and transportation is available over the next 12 months to healthcare workers who have an annual household income of up to 500% of the federal poverty level ($64,400 for an individual, $132,500 for a family of four), the Germantown, Maryland-based independent charity said.
"History has taught us that the psychological impact of traumatic events doesn't always reveal itself immediately," said HealthWell board member Suzanne M. Miller, Ph.D. "For healthcare workers dealing with the often-tragic outcomes of COVID-19 cases, stress and anxiety can have serious, long-term effects on their mental wellbeing."
Healthcare workers who are interested in the financial aid should visit HealthWell's COVID-19 Frontline Health Care Workers Behavioral Health Fund page.
“History has taught us that the psychological impact of traumatic events doesn't always reveal itself immediately.”
Suzanne M. Miller, Ph.D., HealthWell Foundation
John Commins is a content specialist and online news editor for HealthLeaders, a Simplify Compliance brand.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The financial aid for out-of-pocket, behavioral health-related copayments is available over the next 12 months to healthcare workers who have an annual household income of up to 500% of the federal poverty level.
Healthcare workers hoping to learn if they qualify for financial aid should visit HealthWell's COVID-19 Frontline Health Care Workers Behavioral Health Fund page.