NAATP has advocated for full enforcement of the Parity law since it would be an “enormous step toward providing access to care” – but the law was subverted and ignored by insurance providers. This week, the Justice Department asked the…

The American Medical Association is collaborating with The Kennedy Forum and Third Horizon to launch the Mental Health Parity Index, a free, open-access visual interactive mapping tool that allows physicians, patients, policymakers and other stakeholders assess how commercial insurance plans…

Amid pushback from the ERISA Industry Committee, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury issued a notice relating to Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (2024 Final Rule) – creating a period…

The US administration must declare today if it will defend Biden-era regulations that aim to enforce laws requiring parity in insurance coverage of mental and physical health care. Although a federal parity law has been on the books since 2008, the regulations…

In September 2024, the US government published final rules titled Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. In this 58-minute webinar, insurance broker Brown & Brown gives an overview of the final MHPAEA rules.

In September, final regulations were issued amending prior MHPAEA regulations and adding new requirements – these will take effect on 1 January 2025. The final rules are complex so employers should start now to work with 3rd-party administrators, insurance brokers and…

The US Department of Labor provided guidance on the MHPAEA requirements, including all classifications, financial requirements, treatment limitations and disclosure requirements. The tool aims to help group health plans, plan sponsors, administrators, and issuers.

You might have seen that the new rule enhancing enforcement of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, co-authored by former Congressman Patrick J Kennedy. His organization’s policy leads discuss what what comes next and how to move forward.

This week, the US government released final rules implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. The rules significantly impact employers and their responsibilities relating to group health plans. Strategic Services Group offers advice.

Since the Mental Health Parity Act was enacted in 1998 and revised as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2010, ongoing debate surrounded its interpretation and effectiveness. Now there is a proposal to add new requirements. Monica…