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Law should be enforced on mental health parity

RYER by ALLISON CRYER T he State of Louisiana ranks among the worst in the nation in mental health care parity rankings, however, state officials have yet to enforce a 2008 policy created to combat insurance discrimination against those with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

Ten years ago, policymakers came together to address shortcomings in the way care was provided for those with men…

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