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JUST IN: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Holds Press Conference On Increased Mental Health Funding

Published | Video Starts at 11:54

And of course, we're working successfully to strengthen our mental health parity laws in this Commonwealth. 400 different health insurance plans have had to come before my health insurance commissioner for approval. And We will not approve a health insurance plan in our commonwealth unless it has real mental health parity. Whether you break your leg or. Or you need to talk to a psychiatrist, your health insurance should cover that, regardless of whether it's physical health or behavioral health. (11:54–12:02)

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Asserts that Pennsylvania will only approve health insurance plans with mental health parity.

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