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    House Of Representatives Schedules Historic Vote On Mental Health Equity Legislation
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    According to a 2007 survey by Mental Health America, the vast majority of Americans (89%) - including Democrats, Republicans, managers and employees alike - want to end insurance discrimination against people with mental health needs, "This is the great civil rights struggle of our time ... And with such wide bipartisan support, we are confident that it's a struggle we're going to win." Mental Health America looks forward to working with the House of Representatives and the Senate to enact a strong parity bill this year that achieves insurance equity and expands the civil rights of people with mental health and substance abuse needs. Full Article at Medical News Today
    This is the great civil rights struggle of our time ... And with such wide bipartisan support, we are confident that it's a struggle we're going to win.
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 21 months ago
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House Of Representatives Schedules Historic Vote On Mental Health Equity Legislation
  1. Mental health disorders are every bit as debilitating, and just as treatable, as cancer and diabetes. It's high time that we recognize this by passing strong federal parity legislation.
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 21 months ago
  2. There is simply no basis for discriminatory insurance practices that set arbitrary limits and inequitable cost-sharing burdens on Americans who need mental health treatment
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 21 months ago

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