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House Votes To Mandate Health Coverage For Mental Health

The House has voted to require equal insurance coverage for mental and physical illnesses when policies cover both. The 268 to 148 vote was cheered by advocates who have been fighting for what's called "mental health parity." Full Article at KLTV

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  1. U.S. House of Representatives
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  1. It's about opening up the doors and ending the shadow of discrimination against the mentally ill
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 21 months ago
  2. Can you imagine any employer being willing to cover things like that?
    Phil Gingrey – Phil Gingrey SOURCE: WCCO 21 months ago
  3. The House bill will put us in the awkward position of either covering everything in the professional manual -- or covering nothing at all
    SOURCE: WCCO 21 months ago
  4. We design our benefit plans to reflect market demands ... We believe our mental-health benefits are strong, and this is a mandate, not a market-driven decision.
    SOURCE: AZ Central.com 21 months ago
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