What is mental health insurance parity?
This insurance parity requires identical health insurance coverage for mental as well as physical illnesses. The identical limitations regarding deductibles, hospital stays or treatment for a heart condition would be required for mental illness treatment as well. Since 2001, 8 million+ Federal employees & their dependents have full mental health insurance parity in their insurance program. Legislation exists in Congress which would mandate this coverage in all groups of 50+ employees which provide a mental health insurance benefit. The Republican majority leadership in Congress has refused to bring this legislation up for full consideration & a vote.
