Mental health parity laws aren’t working. Santa Clara County wants to take action

“This is a health care issue plain and simple,” Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian said. “If somebody shows up with a broken arm, their insurance covers it. If somebody shows up with a need for mental health care, there should be no question about the fact that they’re going to get the help they need. Regrettably, that is not the case today. It’s long past time to get serious about this.”