Mental health care claims in private insurance on the rise

Private insurance claims for mental health conditions including depression and anxiety have increased by 108% since 2007, according to a new report. Here’s a rundown of the findings:

• By disorder: Major depressive disorder was the most common reason for filed claims in 2007 and 2017. Claims for opioid dependence increased by nearly 1,200% during this time, but dropped by half between 2015 and 2017.
• By age: The increase was largely due to increased claims from those aged 22 and younger. Those who were 18 and younger had the most claims for cannabis abuse.
• A caveat: Since the report only used claims from private insurers, it doesn’t reflect those with public insurance or the uninsured.

Read more on the report and what might be driving the increase in these claims here.