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Trump Administration Announces More Than $17 Million for New Mental Health Clinics, Mobile Crisis Teams, and Expanded Addiction Treatment in North Carolina
The Trump Administration has announced over $17 million in funding to improve mental health and addiction services in rural North Carolina. This money will help establish new mental health clinics, provide mobile crisis teams, and expand access to addiction treatment. The goal is to bring support di...
Trump Administration Announces $144 million to Improve Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Emergency and Maternal Care and Expand the Healthcare Workforce in Alabama
The Trump Administration has announced a $144 million investment aimed at improving healthcare in Alabama, particularly in rural areas. This funding will support 138 grants that will enhance mental health services, substance abuse treatment, emergency care, and maternal care. It will also help moder...
Commissioner King Issues Nearly $25 Million in Fines for Mental Health Parity ViolationsJanuary 12, 2026
The Georgia Insurance Commissioner, John F. King, has imposed nearly $25 million in fines on health insurance companies for not following mental health parity laws. These laws require insurers to treat mental health and substance use disorder coverage the same as physical health coverage. This actio...
Commissioner King to Fine Insurers over $20 Million for Mental Health Parity ViolationsAugust 15, 2025
Georgia's Insurance Commissioner, John F. King, announced that health insurance companies will face over $20 million in fines for not following Mental Health Parity laws. These laws require insurers to treat mental health and substance use disorder coverage the same as physical health coverage. Insu...