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    Should eating disorders be covered by health insurance?

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    Post by Chris Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:17 am

    What do you think about insurance covering the treatment of someone who develops an eating disorder?
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    Post by Nystyle709 Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:01 pm

    I guess. It should be treated as a mental disorder.
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    Post by Nhaiyel Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:22 pm

    Yes. They are emotional in their inception, but so is Bi-polar and a schizophrenic personality. If health insurance covers treatment for those and other mental illnesses, then this is notable too.
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    Post by Alan Smithee Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:38 pm

    I suppose so from the mental health stand point.
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