The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #115303 Message #2468130
Posted By: CarolC
17-Oct-08 - 07:29 AM
Thread Name: BS: Death of the Public Servant, USA
Subject: RE: BS: Death of the Public Servant, USA
Q. Does the Obama plan support mental health parity?
A. Yes. Under the Obama plan, private insurance offered by employers and both the private and public insurance plans will include coverage of all essential medical services, including mental health care. Obama is a strong supporter of mental health parity and he believes that serious mental illnesses must be covered on the same terms and conditions as are applicable to physical illnesses and diseases. He does not think health insurance companies should be allowed to discriminate against the mentally ill.