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$100 Million New Funding For Mental Health Care

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Today, Vice President Joe Biden announced the new allocation of $100 million dollars in federal funds for the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse in rural schools, community centers and  hospitals. $50 million of this will be available through the Affordable Care Act for community health centers to hire new mental health care professionals and […]

Your Insurance Coverage Must Now Provide Mental Health Care.

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Final Ruling on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. November 8, 2013-Today, the final ruling was to increase the parity between mental health/substance use disorder benefits and medical/surgical benefits. This means that, for the first time, your insurance benefits must provide equal mental health benefits and physical health benefits. The initial legislation […]