Obama Care vs Republicans

[glatt]

Because not treating mental health has no costs associated with it.

[Lamplighter]

It's like we never heard of running a small scale pilot program - what a concept!

This is a repetitive refrain that shows lack of knowledge of community health programs
in various states, counties, and cities, not to mention countries on our border and/or overseas.

Maybe some diligent research and definition of "small pilot program" would help,
otherwise it's just "we never heard" wiggle-words.

Start with "MDRC"

[Lamplighter]

Not to mention that mental health insurance was not mentioned
previously by the Democrats, as a requirement for ACA approved health insurance.

Again... denial or lack of knowledge.

Just a "political clue"... remember John Edwards in the primaries ?

Health care
On February 5, 2007, Edwards unveiled his plan for universal health care.

The plan subsidizes health insurance purchases for poorer Americans,
requires that all Americans purchase health care,[24] "requires that everybody get preventive care,"[25]
and requires employers to offer health insurance through the Medicare system as one option for their workers.
Since Medicare has lower administrative costs — under 4%, versus 20% or more for many HMOs[26] <snip>
...Cost Containment
<snip>
...Revenue sources
<snip>
Individuals who are not covered by their employers or by an expanded
Medicaid program (covering individuals and families with incomes up
to 250% of the poverty level) or Medicare will be required to purchase insurance from these Health Markets.

Insurance companies must compete to win the right to be one of the providers
in these Health Markets and must provide full comprehensive care (including mental health parity).
In addition, one of the insurance plans will be directly provided by the federal government
(similar to, but separate from Medicare).

Edwards was first to announce a national health plan,
but the other Democratic candidates soon followed with similar ideas.

Sound familiar ?
If for political reasons, GOP Governors refuse to aid the citizens in their state... blame the GOP.