I was recently diagnosed with ADHD (combined).

I am a US resident & citizen. I am covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield. If these details do not apply in your case, what I went through may differ from what you’ll need to go through.

About a month ago, I had a regularly scheduled annual physical with my primary care doc, who is part of a regional physician group. I inquired about what would be needed for exam & possible diagnosis for ADHD. He said I’d need to see a psychiatrist, which their physician group does not have in house, but that I wouldn’t need a formal referral, just find one in-network.

I used the BCBS website to find an in-network provider near me, which happened to be part of a different regional physician group. Called their office to verify they take my insurance. They did, and were able to schedule me for an intake+assessment last week.

I showed up, filled out paperwork, and met with my psychiatrist for a bit over an hour. She had extensive questionnaires to go through with me. On conclusion, she diagnosed me with ADHD combined & offered me my choice of a stimulant or non-stimulant treatment. After discussing my situation in further detail, she prescribed atomoxetine (aka Strattera). I’ve been on it for less than a week. She said it takes time to build up in my system and that it may be a month before I notice any differences. I have a followup scheduled for a month from now, and will presumably have regular followups indefinitely.

My copay for the office visit was $25, and my copay for the prescription itself was around $10-$15. I have very good insurance, so YMMV.

I wish you nothing but good luck on this.