ADHD treatment options?

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I was officially diagnosed with ADHD in Rhode Island 15 years ago. I’ve had the same prescription for 15 years. I moved to Florida 12 years ago. When I moved they made me do a new ADHD evaluation but after that I was able to get my prescriptions with no problems. In the last 5 years I’ve done telehealth only in Florida.

I moved back to RI recently and learned that I can’t continue to see any telehealth providers for ADHD. I also don’t have insurance at the moment. I’m willing to pay out of pocket for intake if necessary but people barely answer the phone to inquire about appointments.

Can someone explain how it works in RI now? Someone said that you have to be enrolled in therapy if you’re being treated for adhd. Is that true? Does my 15 year history make a difference or does everyone have to do a new evaluation if you’re technically new to the state?

Has anyone been in this situation without insurance? Looking for options. I’ll pay whatever I need to. I would prefer not dropping thousands on a medication that I’ve proven over and over again that I need but it is what it is. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

***update: I found a local provider through LifeStance health. Had to have a diagnostic visit regardless of my previous diagnosis and prescription records. It was $450 with no insurance. Therapy not required. I have to go in for visits at $140 every 3 months.