mental health parity in oklahoma
In Oklahoma and across the country, families are denied insurance coverage for mental health treatment. Advocates say it puts millions of Americans at risk.
In a new series, The Oklahoman is spotlighting how insurance companies cover mental health and substance abuse services in the state, what lawmakers are doing to improve coverage and how local residents are affected.
This page will be updated as each story is published.
Part 1: Lack of mental health parity leaves families looking for answers
Virginia Holleman went to bat for her son when he was denied coverage for mental health and substance abuse issues. It’s indicative of many families looking for answers from insurance providers when it comes to mental health coverage.
Part 2: Oklahoma lawmakers seek mental health parity
Some Oklahoma lawmakers want health insurance companies to cover mental health and substance use disorders the same way they cover physical ailments.