Uninsured With Mental Illness And Addiction Disorders Not Covered By State Healthcare [Archive] - Recovery Works Alcoholism and Addiction Forums

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07-20-2008, 08:21 AM

New data indicates that more than one in four adult Americans without medical insurance have a mental illness or addiction disorder, or both. Many state healthcare initiatives that intended to cover the uninsured are neglecting these behavioral health conditions, according to a report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council). The report is available at

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