Vaya Partners NC Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care

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Making Mental Health Care Easier to Access

Our list of coverage options keeps growing! The North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth is now in-network with Vaya Partners. 

Whether you're looking for psychiatric care, medication management, or help finding the right treatment for depression, our team is here to answer your questions and help you understand the next steps.

Mental Health Services and Vaya Partners Coverage

Vaya Partners offers mental health benefits for eligible North Carolina Medicaid members and certain individuals who qualify for state-funded services.

Depending on your plan, eligibility, and treatment needs, covered mental health services may include:

  • Psychiatry and Medication Management: Psychiatric evaluations, medication consultations, and ongoing care to help manage mental health conditions.
  • Telepsychiatry: Virtual psychiatric appointments, when available through your plan and our participating services.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Services: Psychiatric care and other outpatient services based on your benefits and clinical needs.
  • Specialized Mental Health Treatment: Certain treatment programs and services may be available when you meet the clinical and insurance requirements.

Some advanced treatments, including TMS Therapy and Spravato®, have additional coverage requirements. Our team can help determine whether your plan offers benefits for the treatment you're considering.

Understanding Your Vaya Partners Benefits

Not everyone has the same coverage. Your benefits depend on your specific Vaya Partners plan, eligibility, and the type of care you need.

Before beginning treatment, our team can help review important details, including:

  • Whether your plan includes coverage for our services
  • Which mental health services your benefits include
  • Whether you need a referral
  • Any required prior authorizations
  • Clinical requirements for certain treatments
  • Any copayments or other costs that may apply

Taking a little time to check your benefits can help you understand what to expect before your first appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vaya Partners Coverage

Does Vaya Partners cover mental health services?

Yes. Vaya Partners manages mental health benefits for eligible Medicaid members and offers certain state-funded mental health services for people who meet program requirements. The services available depend on your plan, eligibility, and individual needs.

Can I use Vaya Partners for psychiatry and medication management?

Mental health benefits may include outpatient psychiatric services and medication-related care. Your specific coverage and provider eligibility will determine which services you can access.

Does Vaya Partners cover TMS Therapy?

TMS Therapy has specific clinical and coverage requirements. Coverage through Vaya Partners should not be assumed. Our team can help review your benefits and determine whether your plan offers coverage for this treatment.

Does Vaya Partners cover Spravato®?

Spravato® has specific medical and insurance requirements. Coverage depends on your plan, clinical eligibility, and applicable authorization guidelines. Contact our office to discuss your options.

Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?

Referral requirements depend on your specific plan and the service you need. Our team can help you find out whether you need a referral or authorization before scheduling treatment.

Will Vaya Partners cover the full cost of my treatment?

Coverage depends on your benefits and eligibility. Some services may require approval before treatment begins. We encourage patients to verify their coverage so they understand any costs before moving forward.

How can I find out if I qualify for mental health services?

Contact North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth. Our team can help review your insurance information and explain what steps you may need to take to access care.

We're Here to Help You Take the Next Step

Getting the right mental health support is an important part of your care plan. If you have Vaya Partners coverage and are looking for psychiatric care or treatment options, we'd be happy to help you understand where to start.

At North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth, we believe everyone deserves access to thoughtful, personalized mental health care. Let us help you explore your options.

Call (800) 732-9822 to speak with our team and learn more about your insurance benefits.

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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