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In-Network Insurance · NY, NJ & MA

GN Counseling & Wellness accepts Anthem BCBS, use your benefits for therapy.

GN Wellness is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for virtual therapy in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Pay only your copay, we handle all billing so you can focus on the work.

New York New Jersey Massachusetts
Insurance Status
Anthem BCBS
In-Network
Accepted Anthem BCBS Plans
Anthem PPO
Anthem Blue Access PPO
Empire BlueCross (NY)
Anthem HealthKeepers (with referral)
Typical copay range $0 – $50
Benefits verified Before first session
Claims filed by GN Counseling & Wellness on your behalf
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Using your Anthem BCBS benefits, step by step.

01
Book your free consult

Schedule a 15-minute phone call, no commitment required. Tell us your Anthem BCBS plan name and member ID and we'll look up your benefits.

02
We verify your benefits

We contact Anthem directly to confirm your mental health coverage, your deductible status, and your exact copay. You'll know your costs before your first session.

03
Start therapy

You attend sessions and pay only your copay. We handle all billing and claim submission to Aetna on your behalf, no paperwork on your end.

04
Aetna pays us directly

As an in-network provider, Aetna reimburses us at the contracted rate. Your only responsibility is the copay or coinsurance set by your plan.

In-network with Anthem BCBS across three states.

GN Counseling & Wellness therapists are licensed and in-network with Anthem BCBS in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Virtual sessions are covered at your in-network rate in all three states, you don't need to be in NYC to use your benefits.

The key requirement is that you're physically located in a state where your therapist is licensed when sessions take place. All GN Counseling & Wellness therapists are credentialed in all three states.

New York
NYC, Westchester, Long Island, upstate NY
In-Network
New Jersey
Princeton, Hoboken, Newark, the Shore & statewide
In-Network
Massachusetts
Boston, Cambridge, Newton & statewide
In-Network
Not on Aetna?
We accept five other major insurance plans.

GN Counseling & Wellness is also in-network with Optum, United Healthcare, Anthem BCBS, Oxford, and Oscar Health. If your plan isn't on the list, we submit out-of-network claims on your behalf, most PPO plans reimburse 50–80% of session costs.

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Using Anthem BCBS for therapy at GN Counseling & Wellness

Is GN Counseling & Wellness in-network with Anthem BCBS?
Yes. GN Wellness is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for mental health services in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Your sessions are billed at your in-network rate, you pay only your copay or coinsurance.
What Anthem BCBS plans does GN Counseling & Wellness accept?
We accept most Aetna commercial plans including Anthem PPO, Choice POS II, Open Access, and HMO (with referral). Some Aetna Medicaid or Medicare Advantage plans may not be covered, we confirm your specific plan during your benefits check.
What will my Anthem BCBS copay be for therapy?
Copays typically range $0–$50 per session for in-network mental health care. Many Anthem plans cover mental health care at parity with primary care, per the Mental Health Parity Act. We verify your exact copay before your first appointment.
Does Anthem BCBS cover virtual therapy?
Yes. Anthem BCBS covers telehealth mental health services at the same in-network rate as in-person care. All GN Counseling & Wellness virtual sessions are eligible for Aetna in-network reimbursement in NY, NJ, and MA.
Do I need a referral for Anthem BCBS?
Most Anthem PPO plans do not require a referral for mental health services. Aetna HMO plans typically do. We clarify this when we verify your benefits, it's one of the first things we check.
How do I verify my Anthem BCBS coverage?
The easiest way is to mention your Anthem BCBS plan during your free 15-minute consultation, we'll look it up and tell you exactly what you'll pay. You can also call the member services number on your Anthem card and ask about behavioral health benefits and ask about behavioral health benefits.

Ready to use your Anthem BCBS benefits for therapy?

A free 15-minute call is all it takes. We'll verify your Anthem BCBS coverage, confirm your copay, and match you with the right therapist, same week.

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