Know your rights: Equal coverage for mental and physical health

Molly is a 23-year-old woman with cancer who was admitted to inpatient care. Her insurers denied treatment because she was “too active in her recovery” and she “has a supportive family.” Her family paid out of pocket for treatment. When she was sick again, her coverage was denied. This time, the insurers said there was no evidence that she had a genuine interest or motivation to get better. This is a true sto ry, but Molly didn’t have cancer; she had a substance use disorder. And after…
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