OPEN MINDS The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry News The Coalition for Adequate Mental Health, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services is starting a study of suspected noncompliance with the mental health mandate for the District of Columbia. D.C. Bill 6-195 The Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse And Mental Illness Insurance Coverage Act Of 1986, requires all insurers in the District Of Columbia to provide 45 days of inpatient or residential care per year and 75% coverage of 40 outpatient visits (60% thereafter) for mental illness. According to . . .