Ravi Coutinho bought a health insurance plan thinking it would deliver on its promise of access to mental health providers. But even after 21 phone calls and multiple hospitalizations, no one could find him a therapist.
There needs to be healthcare/health insurance standards, similar to Air Passenger Regulations.
If you pay for an insurance, the insurance has to be able to arrange appropriate care within 7 days after a request is submitted. If not then the insurer is liable for all costs no matter which doctor the patient visits. That will get these companies’ asses in gear.
There needs to be healthcare/health insurance standards, similar to Air Passenger Regulations.
If you pay for an insurance, the insurance has to be able to arrange appropriate care within 7 days after a request is submitted. If not then the insurer is liable for all costs no matter which doctor the patient visits. That will get these companies’ asses in gear.