By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent

Millions of Americans are facing steeper barriers to mental health care as the Trump administration dismantles protections designed to hold insurers accountable. According to ProPublica, just months into his second term, the administration paused Biden-era rules that required insurers to disclose how they restrict or deny mental health claims. The suspension, combined with funding cuts to the federal agency that enforces mental health parity, has left patients vulnerable to denials, delays, and rising medical bills.

The timing is especially troubling. According to the 2024 Senior Report, drug deaths among U.S. adults 65 and older surged in recent years, with the District of Columbia experiencing a 120 percent increase betwe

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