Millions of Americans suffer from mental illness and recieve no compensation from their insurance companies. Should coverage be provided for mental illness? We'd like to hear from you!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Mental illnesses are real. Insurance companies need to realize this. Their policies are discriminant against the mentally ill.
I am glad we have the same topic... I think it is such an important issue, and that insurers are overlooking the fact that mental health is even more integral to one's well-being than physical health. I read the other day that depression-induced suicides cost the U.S. $7.5 billion annually in lost earnings. I am also including substance abuse parity in my research. Your blog has some good info... the link really supplements it well.
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I agree, people with mental illnesses should be recognized by healthcare companies. Healthcare is a necessary commodity for all.
I am glad we have the same topic... I think it is such an important issue, and that insurers are overlooking the fact that mental health is even more integral to one's well-being than physical health. I read the other day that depression-induced suicides cost the U.S. $7.5 billion annually in lost earnings. I am also including substance abuse parity in my research. Your blog has some good info... the link really supplements it well.
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