How CA Millionaires Are Helping The Mentally Ill

LOS ANGELES, CA -- California has seen a major reduction in mentally ill patients since implementing a tax on millionaires. The tax, which was approved by voters in 2004, generates about $2 billion each year to pay for services that help patients across different areas, according to Kaiser Health News.

Kaiser Health News reported that Los Angeles County has been the biggest benefactor of the tax, which has generated more than $16 billion for patients since its implementation.

"The funds go beyond the more basic services that counties traditionally provide, helping to pay for workers to reach out to homeless people and triage patients with mental health issues in hospitals," Kaiser Health News reported.

Kaiser Health News said the county's Department of Mental Health helps prevent mental illnesses, while also helping those with "serious mental illnesses."

"In the future, the county wants to focus even more on prevention for at-risk children by promoting strong familial relationships and stable housing," Kaiser Health News said.

The county also plans to help students more.

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