Insurance can really be difficult for many of us with bipolar disorder.\u00a0 Some states have parity laws- which means those of us with a mental illness have to have access to insurance. Other states have not passed this law. I’m lucky that Oregon has this program. I buy insurance from the Oregon Medical Insurance Pool. After I was turned down by EVERYONE because I have bipolar disorder, I was eligible for this program. And here is what’s funny. I RARELY go to the doctor for bipolar disorder. I treat myself and see my doctor for a meds checkup.\u00a0 But I do have to admit that I have more physical problems than most due to this illness.<\/p>\n
My insurance is $375 a month. Very expensive. But it’s good insurance.<\/p>\n
Does your state have parity? You can check with your NAMI or DSBA branches. Visit www.nami.org<\/a> and http:\/\/www.dbsalliance.org<\/a><\/p>\n Oregon also has state insurance- but they aren’t taking new people. For those of you in countries with guaranteed health care, you’re lucky!<\/p>\n \u00a0Julie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Insurance can really be difficult for many of us with bipolar disorder. Some states have parity laws- which means those of us with a mental illness have to have access to insurance. Other states have not passed this law. I’m lucky that Oregon has this program. I buy insurance from the Oregon Medical Insurance Pool. After I was turned down by EVERYONE because I have bipolar disorder, I was eligible for this program. And here is what’s funny. I RARELY go to the doctor for bipolar disorder. I treat myself and see my doctor for a meds checkup. But I do have to admit that I have more physical problems than most due to this illness.<\/p>\n My insurance is $375 a month. Very expensive. But it’s good insurance.<\/p>\n Does your state have parity? You can check with your NAMI or DSBA branches. Visit www.nami.org<\/a> and http:\/\/www.dbsalliance.org<\/a><\/p>\n