Jim Preis

Mental Health Advocacy Services

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Executive Director of Mental Health Advocacy Services, a public interest law firm in Los Angeles, California that provides free legal services to people with mental and developmental disabilities

Jim Preis on KCRW

A new California law takes effect today requiring disability insurance plans to cover severe mental illnesses, including anorexia, bipolar disorders, bulimia and schizophrenia.

New Disability Insurance Law

A new California law takes effect today requiring disability insurance plans to cover severe mental illnesses, including anorexia, bipolar disorders, bulimia and schizophrenia.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In 2004, voters passed Proposition 63 , a one percent tax on  Californians who earn more than a million dollars a year.

The Challenge of Mental Illness

In 2004, voters passed Proposition 63 , a one percent tax on  Californians who earn more than a million dollars a year.

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