Mental Health Care Covered by United Healthcare Community Plan

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If you have a United Healthcare Community Plan, we’re here to help you make sense of your benefits so you can focus on getting support—not sorting through insurance details.


At the North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth, our team helps you check your coverage, understand your options, and take the next step toward care in a way that feels simple and supported.


Care That Meets You Where You Are


Everyone’s experience with mental health looks a little different. Some people come to us feeling stuck in depression. Others are dealing with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or stress that has started to affect daily life.


We take time to hear your story first. Then we build a care plan around what you need, what you’re struggling with, and what you want life to look like moving forward.


Many United Healthcare Community Plan benefits include behavioral health coverage that may apply to services available at our clinic.

Services That May Be Covered by United Healthcare Community Plan


Psychiatric Evaluation

We start with a full evaluation to understand your symptoms, history, and previous treatment experiences. This helps us recommend care that actually fits your situation.


Medication Management

If medication is part of your treatment plan, we stay involved throughout the process. We monitor your progress, make adjustments when needed, and support you in finding what works best for you.


Telepsychiatry

We know life doesn’t always allow time for in-person visits. With secure virtual appointments, you can meet with your provider from home or another private space while still receiving consistent, personalized care.


TMS Therapy

If antidepressants haven’t provided enough relief, TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) may be an option. This non-invasive treatment uses gentle magnetic pulses to help stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Some UnitedHealthcare Community Plan policies may cover TMS when medical criteria are met.


SPRAVATO® Therapy


For adults with treatment-resistant depression, SPRAVATO® may be another option. This FDA-approved treatment is given in-office under close medical supervision with ongoing support from our clinical team.


Understanding Your United Healthcare Community Plan Benefits


Insurance coverage varies, so it’s always important to verify your specific plan details before starting care.


Our team can help you understand:



  • What mental health services your plan covers
  • Any copays, deductibles, or coinsurance you may be responsible for
  • Whether prior authorization is required
  • Coverage for advanced treatments like TMS or SPRAVATO®


We work with insurance daily and are here to help make everything clearer and easier to navigate.


Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need a referral?


Some UnitedHealthcare Community Plan policies require a referral or authorization before starting mental health care. We can help you confirm what your specific plan requires.


Is TMS or SPRAVATO® covered?


Coverage depends on your individual plan and medical necessity guidelines. We’ll verify your benefits and explain your options before treatment begins.


What will I pay out of pocket?


Your costs depend on your plan’s structure. We’ll walk you through copays, deductibles, and coinsurance so you know what to expect upfront.


Can you check my insurance for me?


Yes. Our team can contact United Healthcare Community directly to verify your benefits and explain your coverage in simple, clear terms.


We’re Here When You’re Ready


Reaching out for mental health care is an important step, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.


At the North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth, we believe care should feel supportive, clear, and accessible from the very first conversation. If you have a United Healthcare Community Plan, we’re here to help you understand your benefits and connect you with the right care for your needs.


Contact us today to verify your coverage and schedule your appointment. We’re here to help you move forward when you’re ready.

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Ketamine Treatment AND Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

These two treatments have risen to show their effectiveness over recent years, and literature is showing them to be among the most effective treatments for many psychiatric disorders.

Ketamine has shown itself to be particularly effective with treatment-resistant depression or TRD, post-traumatic-stress-disorder or PTSD, social anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Provided in a series of infusions, or oral or nasal spray, ketamine brings a dramatic difference the first infusion in some, but more often the change is experienced during and after the third, fourth, or fifth infusion.

TMS is a non-medication and non-invasive treatment that requires placement of a magnetic coil over the left dorsolateral prefontal cortex daily for about 20 minutes at a time. This continues daily for about 30-45 days. But you can begin to experience a real difference in 14 days. TMS can be effective in treatment resistant depression and other mood disorders.

MEET DR. RESHMI SARANGA

Leads the Ketamine Department

"I’m Dr. Reshmi Saranga, President and Owner of North Carolina Interventional Neurotherapy, and I can help you experience freedom from overwhelming emotions that make your life difficult to enjoy. My heart aches for what you go through, and I’ll show you the same compassionate and attention care I show my own family.

I’m board-certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry. After initial training in India, I completed a four year residency at University of Kansas Medical Center, then completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center.

I’ve served in the capacity of Chief Resident and on the Committee on Residency and Fellowship with the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

You need a psychiatrist who has the education, experiences, and expertise to provide the very best, up-to-date, and compassionate treatment. I chose this training path to provide the most insightful care possible for my patients. I also speak three languages to serve my patients more effectively: English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Empathetic and compassionate care are an integral part of our practice, and it’s extended not only to our family and friends but to our patients, most of all.

When I’m not seeing my patients, I’m usually at home with my husband and our children or playing tennis. I love listening to music while cooking the delicious Indian dishes my family loves. My husband, Dr. Vinay Saranga, and I savor family time, and promote the significance of family for anyone."

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When I’m not seeing my patients, I’m usually at home with my husband and our children or playing tennis. I love listening to music while cooking the delicious Indian dishes my family loves. My husband, Dr. Vinay Saranga, and I savor family time, and promote the significance of family for anyone."

Learn About Vinay Saranga, M.D., DFAACAP

Leads the TMS Department

Dr. Saranga studied basic sciences from 1998 to 2002 at the Medical Universities of Debrecen in Hungary, and Lublin, Poland. He then followed with Clinical Rotations at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.


In 2009, he completed his psychiatry residency at Wright State University at Boonshoft School of Medicine, in Dayton, Ohio.


Then, during the first six months of 2009, he served as visiting psychiatry resident in the PGY-IV program, which included a research elective in CAP clinics in Kansas City, KS. He followed this with a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, also in Kansas City. After completing this fellowship in 2011, he took a teaching position as Assistant Clinical Professor there for a year.


After 14 years of preparation, Dr. Saranga opened his private practice in 2012, and has served as Medical Director for Easter Seals since 2015.

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  • 1998-2002 Medical Universities of Debrecen
  • 2009 Psychiatry Residency at Wright State University
  • 2011 Asst. Clinical Professor; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • 2012 Started His Own Private Practice
  • 2015-Present: Medical Director for Easter Seals

WHY OPEN THE NC INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED NEUROHEALTH?

As Dr. Saranga worked 10 years as a psychiatrist with his patients, he’s been distressed by the
percentage of them who did not respond to traditional antidepressants and anxiolytics. He
researched and scrutinized to find treatments that would bring relief to that segment of his
practice. His determination to find help for these patients eventually led to his opening: North Carolina Institute of Advanced Neurohealth


We’re here to help you determine what you need to feel better and find relief from
your symptoms. Call us at (800) 732-9822