Mental disorder help — House could be bringing financial relief

Bluefield Daily Telegraph 21 months ago

Mental disorder help — House could be bringing financial relief

Mental illnesses can kill. Doubt that? Then have a talk with family members whose loved ones afflicted by such a disease committed suicide, or with a few of the many families who lost loved ones in the Virginia Tech massacre. Full Article at Bluefield Daily Telegraph

House Approves Mental Health Bill
21 months ago

Mar. 7--WASHINGTON -- Congress took one step forward and another one back this week in forcing insurance companies to fully cover mental health benefits The House late Wednesday approved, 268-148, legislation that would require insurers to offer... Full Article at RedOrbit
House Passes Mental Health Parity Legislation
21 months ago

Main Category: Mental Health Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Article Date: 07 Mar 2008 - 10:00 PST email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article newsletters The House on Wednesday by a 268-148... Full Article at Medical News Today
The trade-offs in mental health parity
21 months ago

But a look at blogger reaction shows the trade-offs here remain daunting, even for advocates. Over at DailyKos there’s worry the bill may actually cut care in states like California, which already require some mental health coverage. Full Article at ZDNet
House Of Representatives Schedules Historic Vote On Mental Health Equity Legislation
21 months ago

Main Category: Mental Health Article Date: 07 Mar 2008 - 4:00 PST email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article newsletters In a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives will, for the first time, take up... Full Article at Medical News Today
House Approves Bill on Mental Health Parity
21 months ago

After more than a decade of struggle, the House on Wednesday passed a bill requiring most group health plans to provide more generous coverage for treatment of mental illnesses, comparable to what they provide for physical illnesses. Full Article at A Wild Ride
Obama: ''We Will Not Leave Any of Our Veterans Behind''
21 months ago

2008-03-04 01:12:25 - homeless veterans," Obama said. "On any given night in America, while we go to sleep in our homes, there are hundreds of thousands of Americans who have fought for our freedom who go without their own home. Full Article at PR-Inside.com
Air Force personnel chief addresses lawmakers
21 months ago

by Staff Sgt. Full Article at Air Force Link
Letters to the editor: February 28
21 months ago

We encourage readers to submit letters to the editor on issues of interest to East Valley residents. Submissions should be no longer than 300 words, factually accurate and original thoughts of the writer. Full Article at East Valley Tribune
Al Franken's mental disorder given a pass by media?
22 months ago

Warner Todd Huston February 1, 2008 Comedian Al Franken is running for the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, this the media is happy to report. But, for some unexplainable reason, the media isn't so interested in reporting Franken's odd behavior. Full Article at Renew America
Judges' raises, red light cameras OK'd
23 months ago

The judicial pay raises follow a 5.7 percent pay raise in 2007. They also come as New Jersey faces a $3 billion budget deficit and after Corzine last week proposed increasing highway tolls to pay state debt and fund transportation. Full Article at N.J. Courier-Post Online