Push for mental health parity legislation continues.(BRIEFLY NOTED)(Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act)(Brief article)

Earlier this month former first lady Rosalynn Carter and David Wellstone, son of the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, testified before a House subcommittee in support of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act. The Associated Press reported on July 10 that the legislation would require insurance plans that include provisions for mental and physical illnesses to provide equal coverage for both, including items like co-payments, deductibles …