The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action (EDC) Applauds the Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold the Affordable Care Act.

This is a huge victory for millions of Americans needing health care coverage for eating disorders. Unfortunately too many people seeking treatment for eating disorders today are denied life saving care due to stonewalling tactics and inappropriate denials by health insurance companies. With the passage of the ACA and a number of key provisions such as the law's guarantee of coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and the requirement to cover mental health as an essential health benefit, some of the widespread discriminatory practices by insurance companies against people with eating disorders may come to an end. The ACA is an important step in holding insurance companies accountable. The EDC will continue our aggressive efforts to influence the implementation of the ACA at the Federal level so that people with eating disorders receive the treatment they need and deserve.

What the EDC has done?
-Attended regional forums with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with specific recommendations to ensure treatment for eating disorders is part of the ACA.

-Submitted comments to HHS during the open comment periods with specific recommendations to ensure treatment for eating disorders is part of the ACA.

-Met more than once with key officials at HHS with specific recommendations to ensure treatment for eating disorders is part of the ACA.


What can you do?
Contact your state legislators and/or ACA implementation committee to learn how you can be part of the discussions and influence the process. Be a voice for eating disorders treatment and make sure that gets included in each state's implementation.