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Mental health insurance problems to be exacerbated by COVID-19

Systemic problems with the way insurers offer policies and assess the claims of people with mental health conditions needs to be fixed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, advocates claim.
Key points:
- The coronavirus pandemic has seen a marked increase in demand for mental health services
- There are concerns large numbers of people who have accessed mental health support may be denied future insurance claims or cover
- Only 8 per cent of mental health consumers who applied for income protection insurance received cover without exclusions or added premiums
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), a community legal service that specialises in policy advocacy, says people with mental health problems face “significant barriers” in obtaining…
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