Insurance coverage
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser offers Spravato at its own REMS-certified clinics in the regions where Kaiser operates (CA, CO, GA, HI, MD, OR, VA, WA, plus DC). You must be a Kaiser member and receive a referral from a Kaiser psychiatrist. External ketamine clinics are not covered.
Coverage at a glance
| Modality | Status |
|---|---|
| Spravato (esketamine) | Covered |
| Ketamine IV infusion | Not covered |
| Ketamine IM injection | Not covered |
| Ketamine oral/lozenge | Not covered |
| Psilocybin (Oregon licensed) | Not covered |
| Psilocybin (Colorado licensed) | Not covered |
What the plan requires
- Kaiser membership.
- Referral from Kaiser psychiatrist.
- TRD diagnosis.
Practical tips
- Kaiser's integrated model means there is no out-of-network option - all care must be inside the system.
- Wait times for Spravato induction in dense markets (Northern California, Portland) can be 4-8 weeks.
Providers accepting Kaiser Permanente
Always confirm in-network status with both the clinic and your plan before your first session.