Eating disorders and insurance coverage in the US

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Millions of Americas suffer from eating disorders, yet insurance providers do not always cover treatment. Take this quiz to see how much you know about this topic.

  1. 1

    Eating disorders are only a physical illness.

  2. 2

    There is legislation intended to aid those suffering from eating disorders with getting adequate insurance coverage.

  3. 3

    The Mental Health Parity Act explicitly guarantees insurance coverage to those suffering from eating disorders.

  4. 4

    Insurance companies have standardized guidelines to follow, which are mandated by state governments.

  5. 5

    Intensive inpatient treatment can cost up to $30,000 per month.

  6. 6

    Individuals and families often take out second mortgages and dive deep into debt in order to pay for eating disorder treatment.

  7. 7

    Anorexia Nervosa has the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses.

  8. 8

    There is nothing US citizens can do to reform the Mental Health Parity Act.

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