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Mental Health
Americans One Step Away From Receiving Mental Health Coverage
October 26th, 2008
Congress passed mental health parity today, taking a great step forward in the decade-plus fight to end insurance discrimination against those seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The legislation is part of the new bill that includes tax extenders, changes to FDIC limits and the financial rescue plan. When enacted, this legislation will require that health insurance equally cover both mental and physical health. The American Psychological Association (APA) praises the U.S. House and Senate for its leadership and bipartisan support of the legislation and President Bush for his commitment to signing the bill into law. "With the passage of this...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-10-26)
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