Expressing the sense of the Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by Congress.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 4, 1995)
Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to reform the health care system must: (1) ensure that every person has access to coverage for medically and psychologically necessary treatments for mental disorders that is equivalent to the coverage provided for treatments of physical illnesses; and (2) meet specified requirements concerning coverage, consumer choice, financial protection, financing policies, and coordination across Federal, State, and local programs.
What just happenedAug 14, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 4, 1995
- Aug 14, 1995CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Aug 4, 1995IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Aug 4, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 4, 1995IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House