Insurance
Daily medications and frequent doctor visits are required for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Soon issues with insurance arise. It doesn’t take much time to reach the cap for mental health services on most policies. If one does not have insurance before diagnosis, the disorder is labeled pre-existing. Found here are resources and information on this topic.
The Wellstone-Domenici Parity Act
Parity in the broadest definition of the word simply means equality; two items having equivalent value or status. In October 2008, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 was enacted into law by President Bush bringing health insurance the closest to parity it has been to date.
Parity in the broadest definition of the word simply means equality; two items having equivalent value or status. In October 2008, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 was enacted into law by President Bush bringing health insurance the closest to parity it has been to date.
CA Mental Health Parity Bill Passes
California Mental Health Parity Bill passes - but California lawmaker Howard Kaloogian did his best to perpetuate the stigma of mental illness and urged denial of health care to the mentally ill.
California Mental Health Parity Bill passes - but California lawmaker Howard Kaloogian did his best to perpetuate the stigma of mental illness and urged denial of health care to the mentally ill.
Families USA
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 20 years.
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 20 years.