Abstract
This paper presents a policy analysis of options for making a state's mandated mental health benefit more flexible while maintaining insurance premiums at a constant level. The analysis illustrates the difficult choices facing legislatures that attempt to balance improved coverage for mental health care with concerns about rising health care costs. A sophisticated simulation model is used to assess the costs of four alternative insurance benefit design options.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 264-271 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | The Journal of Mental Health Administration |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Leadership and Management
- Psychiatry and Mental health