Mental health parity refers to

a. An old law dictating service delivery to the mentally ill in state hospitals.
b. Making certain that all clients with mental illness are treated fairly.
c. The law that funding for mental health and substance abuse categories must
be equal.
d. A law equalizing insurance coverage for physical and some mental illnesses.


Answer: d

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