In CALIFORNIA, exploitation, hunger, abuse, neglect is the norm for people with a severe mental illness if they are dependent upon the public health system. There is no right to known medical benefits for those insured by Medicaid and awarded SSI support. It's the law.
Stupid, huh! California's health system will diagnose uninsured adul…
In CALIFORNIA, exploitation, hunger, abuse, neglect is the norm for people with a severe mental illness if they are dependent upon the public health system. There is no right to known medical benefits for those insured by Medicaid and awarded SSI support. It's the law.
Stupid, huh! California's health system will diagnose uninsured adults appearing to have a severe mental illness. If found to be gravely disabled by brain disorders such as Bipolar or Schizophrenia, they will be entitled to MediCal health coverage and financial benefits. They will not be entitled to "medically necessary treatment" for the severe, disabling illness. It's the law.
The state assigns the treatment plan to counties, but state "realignment" funding for mental health systems is not based upon caseload demands or treatment standards. Unlike other social services shifted to counties, state funding for mental illness systems is not related to need.
Why do we have a public health plan that excludes essential, effective treatment for serious mental illnesses. Stupid huh? The Governor and the Guru don't know? Don't have an answer? Voters fund treatment at every opportunity. Rose King, widow, mother, grandmother, auntie of individuals with a disabling brain disorder.
In CALIFORNIA, exploitation, hunger, abuse, neglect is the norm for people with a severe mental illness if they are dependent upon the public health system. There is no right to known medical benefits for those insured by Medicaid and awarded SSI support. It's the law.
Stupid, huh! California's health system will diagnose uninsured adults appearing to have a severe mental illness. If found to be gravely disabled by brain disorders such as Bipolar or Schizophrenia, they will be entitled to MediCal health coverage and financial benefits. They will not be entitled to "medically necessary treatment" for the severe, disabling illness. It's the law.
The state assigns the treatment plan to counties, but state "realignment" funding for mental health systems is not based upon caseload demands or treatment standards. Unlike other social services shifted to counties, state funding for mental illness systems is not related to need.
Why do we have a public health plan that excludes essential, effective treatment for serious mental illnesses. Stupid huh? The Governor and the Guru don't know? Don't have an answer? Voters fund treatment at every opportunity. Rose King, widow, mother, grandmother, auntie of individuals with a disabling brain disorder.