(KWNO)- U.S. Senator, Tina Smith, with support from Senator Chris Murphy, introduced a new bill that would hold health insurance companies accountable for covering the cost of mental health needs equally to the way they cover physical health needs.
According to the official website for Senator Smith, the law would strengthen the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health parity and Addiction Equity Act.
The full interview with Senator Smith can be listened to below.
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