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Insurance

Illinois Insurance Plans for Counseling

Infinity Counseling & Wellness Center serves Indiana and Illinois, and it maintains a separate list of the Illinois insurance plans it accepts. Using coverage you already have can make it easier to begin counseling, so this page lays out that list and what Illinois residents should check before a first appointment.

Dr. Mashone Parker-Wright, who founded Infinity and leads it as CEO, is licensed in Indiana and Illinois. The practice’s only office is in Crown Point, Indiana, so it also helps to understand how location affects your options, which is covered below.

Illinois Commercial Plans

Commercial plans are often provided through an employer or purchased individually, and benefits can vary widely between policies from the same company. Infinity accepts the three Illinois commercial plans below; confirm your specific plan and benefits with the office and with your insurer before scheduling.

  • 01Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 02Aetna
  • 03UnitedHealthcare

Illinois Medicaid Plans

Infinity also accepts the four Illinois Medicaid plans below. For guidance on confirming Medicaid coverage for counseling, see Illinois Medicaid Plans We Accept. Questions about enrolling in a Medicaid plan are best directed to the plan itself.

  • 01Blue Cross Community Health Plans
  • 02YouthCare
  • 03Meridian
  • 04CountyCare

Counseling Services You Can Ask About

You can ask about any of Infinity’s four services: counseling for individuals, for couples, for families, and for children and adolescents. Each one begins with listening, and care is personalized to the needs, strengths and goals of the people involved, whether that is one adult, a couple, a parent and child or a whole family.

When you confirm coverage, mention which service you are interested in, since benefits can apply differently depending on the type of counseling. If you are unsure which service fits, the team can help you sort that out when you call.

Where Counseling Happens

There is no Illinois office. In-person sessions take place in Crown Point, in Northwest Indiana near the Illinois state line, and Illinois residents who can travel there are welcome to request an appointment. Visits are arranged by appointment through a phone call or the Contact page.

Telehealth is another possibility to ask about. Availability turns on two things, the clinician and where you will physically be during each session, and the team can tell you what is possible right now. Counseling for Illinois Residents goes into more detail.

Confirming Coverage Before You Begin

Because Infinity’s office is in Indiana, it is reasonable to ask your insurer how your Illinois plan handles counseling with a provider located there, and whether attending in person or by telehealth changes anything about your benefits. It also helps to ask whether outpatient mental health counseling is covered, whether anything is needed before your first session and what portion of the cost, if any, may be yours.

How to Check Your Mental Health Benefits has more questions you can bring to your insurer. If your Illinois plan does not appear on this page, reach out anyway and ask.

  • 01Find the exact plan name printed on your insurance card.
  • 02Ask your insurer about outpatient counseling benefits and any steps required first.
  • 03Call the office at (219) 472-8277 with your member ID to confirm the plan.

Request an Appointment

Knowing which Illinois plans are accepted is a solid first step toward getting support. Request an appointment today or call Infinity Counseling & Wellness Center at (219) 472-8277.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

For anything else, call (219) 472-8277. The team is glad to help.

Does Infinity accept Medicare for Illinois residents?

Medicare is on Infinity’s Indiana list and is not one of the listed Illinois plans. If you live in Illinois and have Medicare, call (219) 472-8277 before scheduling so the team can discuss your situation. Avoid assuming coverage either way until you have confirmed the details with the office and with Medicare.

Is Aetna accepted in both Indiana and Illinois?

Aetna appears on Infinity’s Indiana list and on its Illinois commercial list. Even so, the specific Aetna plan you hold determines your benefits, so confirm your plan and its counseling coverage with the office and with Aetna before your first appointment. Keep your member ID nearby when you call.

Is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois the same as Blue Cross Community Health Plans?

They are listed separately. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois appears on Infinity’s Illinois commercial list, and Blue Cross Community Health Plans appears on the Illinois Medicaid list. Check which name is printed on your card, then confirm your benefits for counseling with the office and with your insurer before your first appointment.

Take the Next Step

Let’s Start With a Conversation

Request an appointment today or call Infinity Counseling & Wellness Center at (219) 472-8277.