Mental Health Providers Exit Insurance Networks

A growing number of less-educated and poorer Americans, particularly women, are facing the prospect of aging alone, exacerbated by declining marriage rates and financial pressures. Researchers highlight that marriage is increasingly concentrated among the financially stable, further isolating those of lower socioeconomic status, particularly women who often live longer without support. Meanwhile, a study from Washington State University reveals that long commutes to mental health services hinder treatment engagement, disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities. Additionally, students with disabilities at a university faced significant challenges during a power outage, highlighting the inadequacies in emergency support systems. In Oregon, mental health care providers struggle with insurance networks that complicate access to care, leading some therapists to leave these networks under pressure. The intersection of developmental disabilities and mental health continues to reveal systemic gaps in the healthcare system, particularly in Oregon.