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PA's Mental Health Coverage Parity Law - insurance.pa.gov

(Just Now) WebVisit the Pennsylvania Insurance Department's Consumer Services Bureau online or our customer service team at 1-877-881-6388. If you are having difficulty accessing your mental health or addiction treatment coverage view and print our user guides: PA's mental …

https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Coverage/health-insurance/parity/Pages/default.aspx

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Mental Health Parity Guidance - insurance.pa.gov

(1 days ago) Weband 92 of 2020, codified at 40 Pa. C.S. §§ 4301-4304 and 40 P.S. § 908- 14a-b, which are applicable for health insurance policies beginning on January 1, 2022, impose specific …

https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Companies/ProductAndRateRequire/Documents/MentalHealthParityGuidance.pdf

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Mental Health in PA - Department of Human Services

(Just Now) WebPATH programs serve individuals with serious mental illness experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. The PATH grant application is submitted to the federal agency …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx

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Having difficulty accessing your coverage for mental health …

(3 days ago) Webhealth benefits. It may be difficult to know if your health insurance company is following the law, so look for these red flags: Most health insurers in Pennsylvania provide some …

https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Coverage/health-insurance/parity/Documents/DifficultyAccessingMentalHealthServicesCoverage.pdf

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Governor Josh Shapiro

(7 days ago) WebPress Release. The Shapiro Administration has directed health insurers to provide coverage for autism benefits starting on January 1, 2024 in compliance with …

https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro-administration-directs-insurers-to-meet-obligations-for-autism-coverage-under-mental-health-parity-laws-removing-barriers-to-care-and-expanding-access-to-services-for-pennsylvanians/

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Act 65 of 2020 - Department of Human Services

(8 days ago) WebDHS Bulletin — OMHSAS-23-01: Act 65 of 2020: Consent to Mental Health Treatment for Minors — Jan. 24, 2023. Overview of Act 65 of 2020 — PowerPoint Presentation. …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/Act-147-of-2004.aspx

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Bipartisan bills to improve mental health treatment headed - PA …

(6 days ago) WebHARRISBURG, June 30 – A bipartisan legislative package to modernize Pennsylvania’s mental health and substance use disorder laws passed the state Senate today and is …

https://www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=125293

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Shapiro Administration Strengthens Mental Health Parity Review …

(4 days ago) Web05/19/2023. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has …

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=506

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Shapiro Administration Educates Consumers on Mental Health …

(4 days ago) WebHarrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has updated its …

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=511

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Shapiro Administration Highlights Importance of Mental Health …

(4 days ago) WebHarrisburg, PA – In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced the Department is …

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=503

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Mental Health Resources PA.GOV

(Just Now) WebText ‘PA’ to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Get connected to help and resources in your area through Pennsylvania’s Support and Referral Helpline: 855-284-2494 (TTY: 724 …

https://www.pa.gov/guides/mental-health/

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MENTAL HEALTH PROCEDURES ACT - PA General Assembly

(4 days ago) WebShort Title.--This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Mental Health Procedures Act." Section 102. Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the Commonwealth of …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/1976/0/0143..HTM

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55 Pa. Code § 5100.31. Scope and policy. - Pennsylvania Code

(3 days ago) WebScope and policy. (a) This chapter applies to records of persons seeking, receiving or having received mental health services from any facility as defined in section 103 of the act (50 …

https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/055/chapter5100/s5100.31.html

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Pennsylvania Health Law Project Helping People in Need Get the …

(4 days ago) WebGet free legal help through our Statewide Helpline. The Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides free legal services to …

https://www.phlp.org/en/

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Getting Health Insurance PA.GOV

(7 days ago) WebHaving health insurance is the best way for Pennsylvanians to get regular access to prescriptions, important care like mental health or substance misuse treatment, or …

https://www.pa.gov/guides/healthcare/

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PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT - palegalaid.net

(4 days ago) WebThe Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) is a statewide, nonprofit center of legal expertise and advocacy devoted to helping low-income, elderly and people with disabilities gain access to quality health care through public health insurance programs. We have offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

https://palegalaid.net/sites/default/files/2021-06/PHLP%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

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Mental Health Benefits: State Laws Mandating or Regulating

(Just Now) WebMental Health "Parity" or Equal Coverage Laws. Parity, as it relates to mental health and substance abuse, prohibits insurers or health care service plans from …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/mental-health-benefits

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MENTAL HEALTH ADVANCE DIRECTIVES - GUIDE FOR AGENTS

(3 days ago) Webpossible for a person to make and enforce a mental health advance directive. Pennsylvania law allows for three types of mental health care advance directive: a declaration, a power of attorney, or a combination of both. If a person chooses a power of attorney or a combination directive, the person must appoint an agent to act on his or her …

https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MHAdvanceDirectivesGuideForAgentsMH-1-MAR2018-1.pdf

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PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health

(1 days ago) WebExtended involuntary treatment: After an emergency evaluation, if a doctor decides that a person needs to spend more days in the hospital, a 303 hearing is held …

https://www.publicsource.org/pas-recently-changed-its-standard-for-involuntary-outpatient-treatment-so-why-arent-counties-using-it/

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PA Mental Health Procedures Act Protects Patient Confidentiality

(1 days ago) WebSection 5944 of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5944, protects confidential communications shared between a psychiatrist or …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-s-psychiatristpsychologist-patient-privilege-what-it-and-when-it-waived

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Medical Assistance - Department of Human Services

(2 days ago) WebPhysical Health Options; Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services Options; Where can I find information about providers accepting MA patients? If you are eligible for MA, you …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/services/assistance/pages/medical-assistance.aspx

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Pennsylvania hospitals struggle to meet the needs of mental …

(8 days ago) WebPublished Apr. 22, 2024, 5:00 a.m. ET. A patient died on the floor of a behavioral health unit at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania ’s Cedar Avenue facility because staff …

https://www.inquirer.com/health/pennsylvania-hospital-violations-mental-health-substance-abuse-20240422.html

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Local schools get $3M safety, mental health grants

(Just Now) WebThe Daily Item. A dozen Valley schools were awarded competitive safety grants this week totaling more than $3 million to improve school safety and security, and …

https://www.dailyitem.com/news/local_news/local-schools-get-3m-safety-mental-health-grants/article_3d5badb4-03c5-11ef-ae96-07b6b040438b.html

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Insurance Details - Pennsylvania Pressroom

(4 days ago) WebThe Shapiro Administration has directed health insurers to provide coverage for autism benefits starting on January 1, 2024 in compliance with mental health parity …

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=520

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