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On the recordSeptember 8, 2016
The Federal Government should use additional specific guidance to State regulators on plans on how to implement the Federal parity law, identify parity violations, and enforce the law in both public and private insurance.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus suggests government action to improve enforcement of mental health parity laws.

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