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Physician groups generally don't have the public financing to pay for services that aren't expressly covered by the state program -- creating difficulties for their low-income patients, as well as for their own practices.
Anyone who buys a plan through the new online marketplaces will find mental health services covered as one of 10 "essential health benefits."
Federal and state laws expand psychiatric coverage, but some experts fear care will be in short supply.
A new study takes the closest look yet at the relationship between Medigap coverage and Medicare spending.
Former Health And Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt says officials could learn from similar, albeit smaller, problems he and his staff had implementing the Medicare Prescription Drug Program in 2006, and that he doubts the Obama administration will meet its goals for enrollment in the health law's insurance marketplaces.
Democratic legislators on Monday pushed Texas Department of Insurance officials to justify their proposed regulations for navigators.
People with HIV and AIDS can get private insurance, but advocates say that doesn't guarantee access to high quality care.
KHN's consumer columnist answers questions about provisions of the health law.
A growing number are starting managed care plans to boost revenue and gain more control over patient care.
State Medicaid programs have not received data on many applicants because of healthcare.gov's software problems.
"Churning" may cause gaps in coverage and require switching doctors and hospitals.
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