Deep within the financial rescue bill before Congress this week is a provision to level the playing field for people seeking mental health treatment. The legislation would require health insurance plans that cover mental health treatment to impose the same limits and require the same payments as they do for physical treatments, reports The Associated Press. Currently, under many health plans, patients pay more for mental health services. To read more click here.

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