Equal but Different?

I am glad that both houses of Congress approved a bill ensuring parity in coverage of mental and physical illnesses. But I wonder (and sincerely hope) the bill will live up to its hype.

Here's the article in the Times:

Congress Backs Parity in Coverage of Illnesses

By ROBERT PEAR

Published: September 24, 2008

Congress moved close to approving a bill that would require health insurance plans to provide treatment of mental illnesses comparable to what they already provide for physical illnesses.