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New Laws Expand Mental Health Coverage

Insurance coverage of mental illness and addiction problems often is skimpier than for physical illness. But that is changing with the mental health parity law that took effect earlier this year and the new health overhaul.

By Michelle Andrews

Oct. 5, 2010

New Law Offers Hope For Homeless Health Care

Many homeless people are uninsured and ineligible for Medicaid. But that will change beginning in 2014, when Medicaid greatly expands under the new health law.

By Mary Agnes Carey and Andrew Villegas

Aug. 20, 2010

Helping Employees Provide End-Of-Life Care Is Good For Morale, Corporate Bottom Line

Juggling a caregiving role with a full-time job is daunting. But it can be even more difficult working during the end stages of a loved one's life. Some companies are helping their employees manage the tough times.

By Judy Martin, NPR News

Aug. 10, 2010

Kansas Mental Hospitals Beyond Capacity

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services has suspended voluntary admissions to the state's three hospitals for the mentally ill because they are full.

By Dave Ranney, KHI

May 25, 2010

Insurer Seeks A Little Less Parity For Mental Health Coverage

You might think the fight over mental health parity - the requirement that health insurance plans not handle coverage for mental ailments any differently than coverage for any other disorder - would be over. You would, however, be wrong.

By Julie Rovner, NPR News

May 7, 2010

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