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Session:
80(R)-2007
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
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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.
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Political Context
As of 2004, no state reported this mandated benefit./
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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.
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