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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WEBOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal Mental Health Parity and

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA) provided that large group health plans cannot impose annual or lifetime dollar limits on mental health benefits that are less …

https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/private-health-insurance/mental-health-parity-addiction-equity

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Mental Health Parity NAMI

(6 days ago) WEBIn 1996, the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) was the first federal law to create parity standards, but only for annual and lifetime dollar limits. In 2008, Congress …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Improving-Health/Mental-Health-Parity/

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, …

(2 days ago) WEBEnacted in 2008, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act aims to make sure people seeking mental health and substance use disorder care do not face …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/25/departments-labor-health-human-services-treasury-announce-proposed-rules-strengthen-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act.html

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Psychiatry.org - Mental Health Parity: New Proposed Rule

(5 days ago) WEBOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services released a proposed rule intended to strengthen enforcement of the 2008 …

https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/APA-Blogs/Mental-Health-Parity-New-Proposed-Rule

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity

(7 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) prohibits health plans from imposing barriers on access to mental health or substance use disorder benefits that …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-parity

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Mental Health Parity is the Law, and We're Enforcing it

(5 days ago) WEBAnd as a top priority, we will continue to work hard for individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders, so that they get the care they need and …

https://blog.dol.gov/2022/01/25/mental-health-parity-is-the-law-and-were-enforcing-it

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Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads KFF

(3 days ago) WEBIn August 2021 the DOL initiated its first litigation to enforce the parity law. In Walsh v. United Behavioral health (UBH), the agency alleged, among other issues, …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/mental-health-parity-at-a-crossroads/

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FAQS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE …

(6 days ago) WEBhealth plan sponsors and administrators, health insurance issuers, State regulators, and other stakeholders determine whether a group health plan or health insurance issuer …

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/EBSA/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/faqs/aca-part-45.pdf

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HHS’s New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder …

(3 days ago) WEBNew Resources to Help People Seeking Care to Understand and Access Protections Offered Under the Parity Law for Mental Health and Substance Use …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20220427/hhs-new-mental-health-substance-use-disorder-benefit-resources

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What Is Mental Health Parity? NAMI

(1 days ago) WEBAfter years of NAMI advocates sending letters, making phone calls and visiting their members of Congress mental health parity is law. Now it's time for you to …

https://www.nami.org/health-care-coverage/what-is-mental-health-parity/

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Issue Brief: Parity Mental Health America

(3 days ago) WEBThe Metal Health America Policy Position and Call to Action was adopted in September 2006, before the passage of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2008. …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/issue-brief-parity

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Psychiatry.org - Mental Health Parity

(7 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (federal parity law) was enacted in 2008 and requires insurance coverage for mental health conditions, including substance …

https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/advocacy/federal-affairs/health-insurance-coverage-access-to-care/mental-health-parity

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H.R.7539 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act

(Just Now) WEBShown Here: Reported to House, Part I (12/24/2020) Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act This bill establishes compliance mechanisms related to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7539

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Behavioral Health Parity - New York State Office of Mental Health …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Community Health Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Project, "CHAMP," fights for New Yorkers facing insurance obstacles to treatment. Anyone who seeks …

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bho/parity.html

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MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY: STATE LEGISLATIVE …

(9 days ago) WEBissues. The legislation creates a mental health parity advisory committee. The legislation, known as Jake’s Law for an individual who died by suicide in 2016, also …

https://www.csg.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/Mental_Health_Parity.pdf

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Despite efforts to close gap, parity in mental health care remains

(5 days ago) WEBIn 1996, the first federal parity legislation passed, requiring that certain insurance providers offer mental health care benefits on par with those for medical or …

https://publicintegrity.org/health/health-parity/gap-parity-mental-health-care-remains-elusive/

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Behavioral Health Parity - New York State Office of Mental Health …

(6 days ago) WEBNYS also has laws that enhance coverage and promote access to behavioral health services, including: Timothy’s Law. NYS Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder …

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bho/parity/laws.html

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Lawmakers Introduce Landmark $125B CARE Act to Combat …

(5 days ago) WEBThe legislation is also a step closer to behavioral health parity, according to U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Maryland). “The opioid epidemic has taken hold of communities in every corner of the country. Even still, the treatment between substance use disorder and other diseases such as cancer couldn’t be more different,” Trone said in a

https://bhbusiness.com/2024/05/13/lawmakers-introduce-landmark-125b-care-act-to-combat-opioid-substance-use-crisis/

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Behavioral Health Parity and the Affordable Care Act - PMC

(3 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act and Behavioral Health. The foundation of increased insurance coverage under the ACA is built on redesign and expansion of the small group and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334111/

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What is Mental Health Parity? NAMI

(6 days ago) WEBHowever, parity doesn’t mean that you will get good mental health coverage. Comprehensive parity requires equal coverage, not necessarily “good” coverage. If the …

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Understanding-Health-Insurance/What-is-Mental-Health-Parity/

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Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders FTI Consiulting

(5 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health (“BH”) and Substance Use Disorder (“SUD”) programs, treatments and regulations have received a lot of attention over the past several years …

https://www.fticonsulting.com/insights/service-sheets/behavioral-health-substance-use-disorders

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Minnesota fines UnitedHealthcare $450K over alleged mental …

(3 days ago) WEBMinnesota health insurance regulators are imposing a $450,000 fine against UnitedHealthcare over allegations the Minnetonka-based company failed to comply with …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/minnesota-fines-unitedhealthcare-450k-over-alleged-mental-health-parity-violations/ar-BB1moH8M

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Youth Employment: A Foundation for Mental Health and Well-Being

(5 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Resources for Teens and Young Adults (HHS) Youth Mental Health (HHS) Ask for accommodations that may be needed to succeed at work. Begin …

https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work/youth

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Systems Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The State of …

(2 days ago) WEBCommunity Health Law Project 65 Jefferson Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908) 355-8282 Community Health Law Project One Main Street, Suite 413 Eatontown, NJ 07724 (732) …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/services/treatment/mental_health/Systems_Advocacy.pdf

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24 Hour Emergency Counseling Psychiatric Services - Union …

(Just Now) WEB2015 — 2016 Quick Reference Guide: Mental Health & Addiction Services in Union County Legal Services Bridgeway Justice Involved Services..908-994-8544 Central Jersey …

https://ucnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2015-2016-Union-County-Mental-Health-Guide.pdf

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State adoption of telehealth payment parity has grown but still …

(7 days ago) WEBOthers have enacted telehealth payment parity only for mental health services. In some cases, payment parity laws have expired. The report noted that New …

https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/state-adoption-of-telehealth-payment-parity-has-grown-but-still-varies

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AHA Statement for Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Rural Health …

(5 days ago) WEBImplement policies to better integrate and coordinate behavioral health services with physical health services. Enact measures to ensure vigorous enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder parity laws. Permanently extend flexibilities under scope of practice and telehealth services granted during the COVID-19 public …

https://www.aha.org/testimony/2024-05-16-aha-statement-senate-finance-committee-hearing-rural-health-care

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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

(5 days ago) WEBThe text for proposed § 92.201(a) was updated to include “companions with limited English proficiency” for clarity and parity with the rule's effective communication Start Printed Page 37524 provision. OCR also modified proposed § 92.201(f) and proposed § 92.201(g) to address concerns that audio and video remote interpreting may not be

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-08711/nondiscrimination-in-health-programs-and-activities

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Telehealth in Washington State - Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WEBTelehealth care takes place where the patient is located at the time of the appointment. This means that practice laws and requirements in the patient's location regulate healthcare …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/telehealth/telehealth-washington-state

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