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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)

(4 days ago) The 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 favorable than any such limits imposed on medical/surgical benefits. MHPAEA preserves the MHPA protections and adds … See more

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

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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 …

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

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Fact Sheet: The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act …

(2 days ago) WebTo find treatment facilities confidentially, 24/7, please call 1-800-662-4357 (HELP). To locate general treatment services, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …

https://ncsacw.acf.hhs.gov/research/key-legislation/fact-sheet-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act-mhpaea/

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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

(3 days ago) WebThe Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) is a federal law that generally prevents group health …

https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/document/mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act

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

(5 days ago) WebAs a federal agency tasked with enforcing the mental health parity law, we’re uniquely positioned to help millions of Americans who depend on their health …

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

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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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HHS’s New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefit

(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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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity

(7 days ago) WebProtection of mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) prohibits health plans from imposing barriers on …

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

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U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury …

(8 days ago) WebReport shows failures to deliver parity in mental health, substance-use disorder benefits. WASHINGTON – The Departments of Labor, Health and Human …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/01/25/us-dol-hhs-treasury-issue-2022-mental-health-parity-addiction-equity-act-report-to-congress.html

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Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads KFF

(3 days ago) WebThe focal point of these protections has evolved over the years from the narrow initial federal law, the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA), to the broader …

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

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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury …

(2 days ago) Web2023 comparative analysis report to Congress published alongside proposed rulemaking . WASHINGTON – The departments of Labor, Health and Human Services …

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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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 passed the …

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

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What is Mental Health Parity? NAMI

(1 days ago) WebFederal parity replaces state law only in cases where the state law “prevents the application” of federal parity requirements. For example, if a state law requires some …

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

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Mental health parity (Federal and State priority) AFSP

(8 days ago) WebFor an overview of the current state of parity implementation across the country visit ParityTrack for reports on parity-related legislative, statutory, regulatory and legal …

https://afsp.org/mental-health-parity/

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Resources on the mental health parity law

(Just Now) WebRead more about the federal parity law on the Psychology Help Center. 2014 Mental Health Parity Survey — Report (PDF, 651KB) Few Americans Aware of Their Rights for …

https://www.apa.org/topics/managed-care-insurance/parity-law-resources

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Federal Register :: Requirements Related to the Mental Health …

(7 days ago) WebMHPAEA was enacted on October 3, 2008, as sections 511 and 512 of the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Division C of Pub. L. …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/03/2023-15945/requirements-related-to-the-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act

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Gov. Whitmer signs mental health parity bill into law - WNEM

(5 days ago) WebIt’s the first mental health parity law that mirrors the federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008. Whitmer calls the bill a common sense, bipartisan …

https://www.wnem.com/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-mental-health-parity-bill-into-law/

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

(5 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Labor knows the workforce system is an important partner in supporting the mental health of young people, and that good jobs are a critical …

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

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Whitmer signs bill requiring equal mental health coverage

(2 days ago) WebThe legislation puts Michigan's requirements parallel with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.. SB 27 passed both chambers of the …

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/21/michigan-mental-health-coverage-parity-medical-insurance/73785493007/

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Bill to ensure equal insurance coverage for mental health, …

(9 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27, Michigan’s first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008, …

https://www.wilx.com/2024/05/21/bill-ensure-equal-insurance-coverage-mental-health-substance-use-signed-by-gov-whitmer/

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HHS's New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefit …

(7 days ago) Web"The Essential Aspects of Parity: A Training Tool for Policymakers," which provides state regulators and behavioral health staff an overview of mental health and …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/27/hhs-new-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-benefit-resources-will-help-people-seeking-care-to-better-understand-their-rights.html

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MN Department of Commerce consent order requires …

(2 days ago) Web“Commerce is committed to protecting consumers, ensuring Minnesotans can access mental health care when they need it, and that every insurance company …

https://mn.gov/commerce/news/?id=17-624065

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NJ involuntary commitment law alarms mental health advocates

(8 days ago) WebPeople experiencing mental health crises could face longer involuntary commitment times in hospitals and emergency departments under a new law that Gov. …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/08/22/new-jersey-mental-health-crisis-law-alarms-social-service-groups-involuntary-confinement-hospitals/70623537007/

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

(2 days ago) WebCommunity Health Law Project 4 Commerce Place Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-3453 Community Health Law Project 35 Journal Square, Suite 827 Jersey City, NJ 07306 …

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

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebNEWARK –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced new measures to promote access to mental health and …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200715b.html

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Michigan requires insurance parity for mental health Crain's …

(4 days ago) WebMay 21, 2024 05:41 AM updated 10 minutes ago. LANSING — Michigan has codified into state law parity in how insurers cover medical and mental health care. …

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/politics-policy/michigan-requires-insurance-parity-mental-health

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Division of Mental Health Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The

(1 days ago) WebFor questions about mental illness or accessing services or other non-emergency matters, you can contact NJ Mental Health Cares at: Phone: (866) 202-HELP (4357) Email: …

https://www.nj.gov/defender/services/mha/

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