Boring But Important (BBI): Update on Parity From Mental Health America

Your advocacy worked! The House of Representatives will be voting as early as this evening, Monday, September 22, on the parity law you’ve called for! Help make history! Please urge your representative to vote YES on the “Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.” 

Earlier this year after the Senate and House had passed their own parity bills, negotiators forged a historic agreement that establishes a comprehensive standard of equitable coverage. But time is running out to win its enactment. And it’s long overdue. An overwhelming House vote for the Wellstone-Domenici bill would set the stage for Senate passage in the days ahead. 

Call-in for Parity
Help us win passage of parity legislation by calling your U.S. Representative’s office today to urge a “yes” vote.  You can use the toll-free Parity Hotline, 1-866-parity4 (1-866-727-4894). The Parity Hotline reaches the U.S. Capitol switchboard, which can connect callers to the offices of their members. You can also call the Capitol switchboard directly: 202-224-3121.

Call Today: 1-866-parity4

“I’m calling to ask the Representative to vote YES on the ‘Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.’ It’s long overdue.

Click here to find your rep.

Take Further Action
Follow up that call by sending an email. With your help, we can achieve victory on parity this week. Take Action!

[Portrait of Paul Wellstone by the artist Robert Shetterly, who does paintings of Americans Who Tell the Truth.]

liz | 11:11 AM | Uncategorized