SB 481
From the 80(R) Session
Van de Putte
Mandated Insurance Benefit: Teen Suicide
Introduced: Referred to s/c by chair
TAGS: health insurance, suicide, youth
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Updated by jeweke on Feb 9, 2007 7:58:00

Summary

Requires insurance companies offering health insurance in Texas to cover the health costs associated with teen suicide attempts.

Background

Suicide causes 12% of all adolescent deaths./1/

Political Context

As of 2004, no state reported this mandated benefit./2/


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Updated by jeweke on Feb 6, 2007 16:10:58
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Summary

Requires insurance companies offering health insurance in Texas to cover the health costs associated with teen suicide attempts.

Background

Suicide causes 12% of all adolescent deaths./1/
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