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
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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
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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
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