Bill Could Extend Coverage for Eating Disorders
On Thursday, May 8th, the Illinois State Legislature Insurance committee will be presented with a bill aimed at expanding insurance coverage to include treatment of anorexia and bulimia.
"According to Kimberly Dennis, M.D., Medical Director at Timberline Knolls...eating disorders should have the same coverage as the serious mental illnesses currently covered by the Illinois mental health parity law. 'It's extremely important that the state legislature recognize the importance of providing equal medical coverage to those suffering from eating disorders,' said Dr. Dennis..."The bill, HB 1432, would make anorexia and bulimia part of the list of mental illnesses which Illinois insurance is required to cover. Source: BusinessWire.
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