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Regulation gives parity for mental health coverage

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Obama administration rule requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance abuse no differently than they do for physical illnesses. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says patients seeking mental health or substance abuse care have at time suffered discrimination through higher out-of-pocket costs or stricter limits on hospital stays or visits to the doctor.

 

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