MENTAL HEALTH: The Parity and Addiction Equity Act?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

By Staff Reporters

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President Joe Biden’s administration just announced new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments.

DR KENT: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2023/05/26/dr-kent-may-is-mental-health-month-2/

The new regulations, which still need to go through a public comment period, would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take remedial action, if necessary.

MORE: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/2023/06/23/june-mens-mental-health-month/

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires that insurers provide the same level of coverage for both mental and physical health care — though the administration and advocates argue insurers’ policies restrict patient access.

ACT: https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Other-Insurance-Protections/mhpaea_factsheet

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BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH: I’m Supporting “Adaptive Miami Beach Days” in June and Beyond

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

DR. KENT MERCADO JD

U.S. CONGRESS 11th DISTRICT – ILLINOIS

http://www.ElectDrKent.com

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As a doctor and attorney, it is only logical for me to be the medical guardian for my adult learning and physically challenged cousin. So, I am here in Miami, Florida nearly every month for his physician appointments as well as social service visits. But, we also make sure we attend exciting and fun activities, as well!

In fact, last weekend was no exception as we went to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for their Adaptive Beach Days event during Brain Awareness Month every June.

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The Cohen Foundation provides adaptive services for physically impaired people to participate in water activities, particularly in the ocean and beach activities. Miss Cohen was injured 19 years ago in a terrible accident and had a spinal cord injury. Instead of feeling sorry for herself, she created a foundation where she helps others enjoy life and activities outdoors. She received a 2 1/2 million dollar grant from the city of Miami and has a permanent site on the Beach in Miami. And, she provides services and activities for many people and is trying to take her foundation nationwide.

LEARN MORE: http://www.sabrinacohenfoundation.org

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ME-P NOTE: The Illinois’s 11th Congressional District is in the state of Illinois. It includes parts of Cook, DuPage, Kendall, Kane and Will counties, as well some suburbs of Chicago and rural areas. So, please drop us a line and consider learning about and supporting Dr. Kent, regardless of your congressional district, affiliation and/or U.S. state. He is a political centrist and surely a rising new national star.

DR KENT MERCADO JD FOR CONGRESS

VISIT: http://www.ElectDrKent.com

DONATE: https://tinyurl.com/yckrppn8

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