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<strong>COSIG</strong> Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006<br />

Barriers to Treatment<br />

• Failure to recognize disorders<br />

• Failure to access treatment due to stigma<br />

• Inability to pay for available treatment<br />

• Inadequate treatment resources in some<br />

areas<br />

• Inadequate insurance coverage<br />

• Inadequate resources & organizational care<br />

• Lack of coordination of public & private sectors<br />

Barriers to Treatment<br />

State law mandates 7 days of detox and<br />

30 days of residential rehab per year,<br />

with lifetime benefits. (Act 106)<br />

• In September 2003, the Pennsylvania<br />

Insurance Department issued notice to<br />

Health Insurance companies doing<br />

business in PA that Physicians, not a<br />

managed care firm, have final<br />

determination regarding referrals for<br />

inpatient and outpatient treatment services<br />

• Definition<br />

• Taboo topic<br />

Recovery<br />

• Definition<br />

Discrimination<br />

• National Policy Panel<br />

• Silence perpetuates stigma<br />

Discrimination<br />

Discrimination toward individuals in<br />

recovery<br />

– Fifth Circuit Court Ruling<br />

– Insurance Companies/HMOs<br />

– Uniform Individual Accident and Sickness<br />

Policy Provision<br />

Discrimination<br />

– Drug-Free Student Aid<br />

– Welfare Reform Provision<br />

– Public Housing<br />

– Medication while in treatment<br />

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