New Medicare Law Removes Barriers to Mental Health Treatment

Congress overwhelmingly supported a new Medicare bill that includes the elimination of discriminatory mental health copays.  Read the Press Release from The National Council. 

 

Learn all about H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

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