Health Insurance, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and Young Adults

Dodich, Colleen

doi:10.1542/9781581108736-health_insurance

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“…Two other notable provisions that have impacted young adults and the broader population are coverage of preexisting conditions and coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services. Under the ACA, insurance companies can no longer charge more or deny coverage due to preexisting conditions such as diabetes or asthma (Dodich & Patel, 2013; French et al, 2016; Hall & Moore, 2012). Mental health services are also included within the “essential benefit” category of the ACA offering another opportunity for people to access services that may not have previously been covered (Beronio et al, 2013; Evans et al, 2016; Kimbrough-Melton, 2013).…”

Section: The Great Recession and Affordable Care Actmentioning

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Echoes from the past: How America’s major moments shaped mental health policies through a young adult lens.

Lomax,

Magid

2024

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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The post-WWII era established today's foundational mental health system, emphasizing military personnel, as reflected in the National Mental Health Act of 1946. During the Civil Rights Movement, the focus shifted toward community equality, leading to the Community Mental Health Act of 1963. The economic challenges of the Great Recession, especially affecting young adults, prompted a deep dive into the Affordable Care Act. The social isolation and economic suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic led to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The article highlights the need for a more inclusive policy development approach, one that recognizes and integrates the unique perspectives of young adults in shaping mental health policies and discourse. It concludes with recommendations to guide future policy evolution for enhanced mental health and societal well-being.

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