Recently, 15 insurance companies were fined a combined $2.7 million dollars for failure to comply with Timothy’s Law, New York’s mental health parity law. Read Rep Tonkos Response
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon has slashed mental health benefits and raised deductibles for medical care.
Advocates “walk a mile” to press for a state parity law, advocate for an end to stigma-perpetuating language, and urge for continuance of funding for meaningful employment opportunities. Michigan is one of only 8 states without a mental health parity law.