Treatment Referrals Post-prohibition of Alcohol Exclusion Laws: Evidence from Colorado and Illinois
Sunday Azagba,
Todd Ebling,
Lingping Shan
et al.
Abstract:Background
Individuals with alcohol-related disorders often encounter barriers to accessing treatment. One potential barrier is the state alcohol exclusion laws (AELs) that allow insurers to deny coverage for injuries or illnesses caused by alcohol intoxication. Several states have repealed AELs by prohibiting them completely, including banning exclusions in health and accident insurance policies, limiting their scope, or creating exemptions.
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