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Many major insurance providers in California—including Anthem, Kaiser, Aetna, and Blue Shield—often cover TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression when eligibility criteria are met. Coverage varies by plan, so patients typically need a clinical evaluation and documentation of prior treatment attempts.
In most cases, you do not need a referral to schedule a consultation at a California TMS clinic. However, if you’re using insurance, some plans may require a referral or prior authorization from your primary care physician or psychiatrist.
A standard TMS treatment course in California usually lasts 6–8 weeks, with sessions occurring 5 days per week. Each session typically takes 20–40 minutes, depending on the type of TMS device and protocol used.
No. TMS is noninvasive and does not require sedation, so patients can drive, work, or resume daily activities immediately after treatment. Some may experience mild scalp discomfort or headache, but this usually resolves quickly.