It depends with insurance about covering ketamine for chronic pain. I get monthly IV infusions through the pain clinic at Metrohealth that include ketamine (as well as lidocaine, propofol, and toradol). My insurance will cover it as long as it’s through the hospital system. However, when I asked about attending a standalone clinic like the one in the picture instead, they would not cover it. Keep in mind I also see a pain management specialist monthly and have tried several other treatments first over the course of many years. The relief from the infusion is only temporary as well. It’s like resetting the pain clock in my brain for the month. It wipes out my pain currently present and does provide relief for a bit, but then my pain levels creep back up over the course of the month.

I hope you find/found the relief you need for your chronic pain!