Insurers Must Treat Mental Health Like Physical Health
Insurers must treat mental health like physical health
Filed under: drug addiction treatment act
In 2008, Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into law the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act, which demands that mental illnesses be treated the same as other illnesses. Those who have cancer are not denied care after 10 visits if …
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Philadelphia Treatment Center Launches New Video Regarding Services for …
Filed under: drug addiction treatment act
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 08, 2013. A Philadelphia treatment center is pleased to announce that a new video has been launched explaining more services available at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers for people in Philadelphia and surrounding …
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Parity Rule Boosts Insurance Coverage For Mental Health Care
Filed under: drug addiction treatment act
Five years after the Mental Health Parity act was passed, and almost a year after the Sandy Hook shooting, regulations to fully implement the law were released today. The new rules mean insurers … Health, Addiction Parity Rule Mental health and …
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Insurance Companies Now Must Cover Mental Health Benefits at Parity with …
Filed under: drug addiction treatment act
Today, as part of the President and Vice President's continuing efforts to increase access to mental health services, the Administration issued the final rule implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. … First, it breaks …
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