Discuss the issue of parity and mental illness. What political and legislative actions, if any, have dealt with this issue? Include in your discussion the Affordable Care Act, and the response of the Trump administration.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. George W. Bush administration passed original parity legislation in 2008.
2. The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded parity by disallowing insurance companies the practice of denying coverage of pre-existing conditions.
3. The ACA moved toward electronic health records.
4. President Trump and Republicans attempted to dismantle the ACA. People may lose coverage or purchase so-called "junk insurance."

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