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Connecticut:
Comprehensive parity law went into effect in 1999, covering all
DSM diagnoses with a few specific exclusions.
Maine:
Current law, in effect since 1995, covers only specific severe mental
illnesses.
New bill for comprehensive parity is likely to be heard in March
2003.
Massachusetts:
Law in effect since 2000 covers specific severe mental illnesses
with a clause to include other DSM diagnoses when demonstrated to
be "biologically-based." Also includes comprehensive parity for
children if functional impairment is demonstrated.
New Hampshire:
New bill came into effect in January 2003, adding anorexia, bulimia,
chronic post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse to the
previous list of conditions covered by parity laws.
Rhode Island:
Revisions in 2001 to 1994 law removed the term "serious mental illness,"
and increased minimum benefits for DSM diagnoses "that substantially
limit the life activities of the person with the illness" with some
specific exclusions.
Vermont:
Comprehensive parity law approved in 1997 and in effect since 1998.
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