The Mental Healthcare Act 2017 mandates that every insurer must provide medical insurance for the treatment of mental illness on what basis?
- A Only for inpatient care
- B Up to 50 percent of physical illness coverage
- C Same as physical illness ✓
- D Only for government hospital treatment
Correct answer: C. Same as physical illness
Explanation
Section 22 of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 mandates that every insurer must provide medical insurance for mental illness on the same basis as physical illness. This ensures parity and prevents discrimination against persons with mental illness in insurance coverage.
Reference: Mental Healthcare Act 2017, Bare Act ed.
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