Mental Health Insurance Laws By State

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Mental Health Benefits: State Laws Mandating or Regulating

(Just Now) 1. Mental Health "Parity" or Equal Coverage Laws. Parity, as it relates to mental health and substance abuse, prohibits insurers or health care service plans from discriminating between coverage offered for mental illness, serious mental illness, substance abuse, and other physical disorders and diseases. In … See more

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

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebThe Federal Role in Mental Health The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health includes regulating …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY: STATE LEGISLATIVE …

(9 days ago) Web• Issue: Treating mental health conditions and substance use disorders as equivalent to other health conditions in insurance plans (“mental health parity”) continues to be a …

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

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Mental Health Parity NAMI

(6 days ago) WebParity is the basic idea that mental health and addiction care are covered at the same level as care for other health conditions. State and federal laws have …

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

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Mental health and substance abuse health coverage options

(5 days ago) WebThis generally means limits applied to mental health and substance abuse services can’t be more restrictive than limits applied to medical and surgical services. The limits covered …

https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-abuse-coverage/

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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 use …

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

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Mental health parity (Federal and State priority) AFSP

(8 days ago) WebAFSP understands that assessment and treatment for mental health conditions can save lives, but only if individuals at risk can afford to obtain said care, making parity in …

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

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Impact of Mental Health Insurance Legislation on Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebSMHIL coded state mental health insurance laws across 6 legal provisions using a scientifically rigorous policy surveillance methodology.29 For each year between …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8425633/

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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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Mental Health Parity Rules for Health Insurance

(6 days ago) WebThe first mental health parity rules took effect in 1998, under the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA). This law, signed by President Bill Clinton in 1996, prohibited large-group (employer-sponsored) health …

https://www.verywellhealth.com/mental-health-parity-rules-and-health-insurance-5208707

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Health Insurance Coverage For Mental Health Problems Still Lags : …

(4 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act and other U.S. laws sought to put insurance coverage for mental health conditions on equal footing with coverage for physical …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/07/730404539/mental-health-parity-is-still-an-elusive-goal-in-u-s-insurance-coverage

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Mental / Behavioral Health and Insurance DORA Division of …

(8 days ago) WebContact the Colorado Division of Insurance if you are unsure about what kind of health insurance you have, its mental / behavioral health care coverage or need to ask …

https://doi.colorado.gov/insurance-products/health-insurance/consumer-resources/mental/behavioral-health-and-insurance

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THE IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE LAWS ON STATE …

(2 days ago) WebHealth Economics is an international health policy journal publishing articles on all aspects of global health economics and health care systems. SUMMARY In the 1990s and early …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hec.1816

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Factors Affecting State-Level Enforcement of the Federal Mental …

(3 days ago) WebAlthough insurance commissioners’ offices enforce MH/SUD parity, the law’s complex nature suggests that expertise and information from other offices (e.g., a …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9938503/

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act makes health insurance more affordable for individuals, families, and small business owners. People living with mental health …

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/laws-regulations

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State mental health insurance parity laws and college educational

(7 days ago) WebIn our analyses of the impact of state-level mental illness parity laws (MHPLs) on mental illness and educational outcomes, we classify MHPLs following …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016762962200090X

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The impact of mental health insurance laws on state suicide rates

(1 days ago) WebIn the 1990s and early 2000s, a number of states passed laws requiring mental health benefits to be included in health insurance coverage. The variation in the characteristics …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22184054/

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State mental health insurance parity laws and college educational

(1 days ago) WebSection snippets State mental illness parity laws, conceptual framework, and prior research. We next discuss the epidemiology of mental illness, describe state …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016762962200090X

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Understanding Mental Health Coverage In the U.S. Anthem

(2 days ago) WebThe Importance of Mental Health Benefits in Insurance Coverage In recent years, many people have experienced mental health challenges, with over 30% of adults in the …

https://www.anthem.com/individual-and-family/insurance-basics/health-insurance/mental-health-aca-plans

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Virtual - Legislative Impact on the Mental Health Care Access Crisis

(5 days ago) WebIn this webinar, our subject matter experts will explore how legislative measures have influenced access to mental health services in New York State. We will delve into the …

https://www.albanylaw.edu/graduate/events/virtual-legislative-impact-the-mental-health-care-access-crisis

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Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Home

(Just Now) WebThe Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) serves as the Single State Agency (SSA) for Substance Use and the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) as …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/

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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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Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) 2022: Data On Clients …

(5 days ago) WebThis report describes the total number of clients receiving mental health treatment services in 2022 by demographics, National Outcome Measures (NOMs) and …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2022-mental-health-client-level-data-annual-report

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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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Illinois lawmakers consider measures aimed at making mental …

(6 days ago) WebA bill introduced by state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, a former social worker who represents a chunk of Chicago’s Northwest Side and chairs the House’s Mental Health and Addiction …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/illinois-lawmakers-consider-measures-aimed-at-making-mental-health-care-more-accessible/ar-AA1nQWk3

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50-State Survey of Telehealth Insurance Laws Foley & Lardner LLP

(7 days ago) WebWith telehealth and digital health resources, patients also get a boost in mental health care because these tools help address the imbalance in supply and demand. …

https://www.foley.com/insights/publications/2024/05/50-state-survey-of-telehealth-insurance-laws/

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Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bills to Improve Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WebIn a bid to bolster mental health resources across Illinois, the state's lawmakers have been pushing for significant legislative advancements. According to the …

https://hoodline.com/2024/04/illinois-lawmakers-advance-bills-to-improve-mental-health-services-and-provider-insurance-coverage/

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Maine Alters ‘Yellow Flag’ Law, Expands Mental Health Care in …

(4 days ago) WebThe legislation includes changes to the state’s yellow flag law that allows police to assess an individual, take the person into protective custody for a mental …

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2024/04/30/772085.htm

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Did You Know? Workers’ Comp Covers Mental Health

(8 days ago) WebA 2018 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that first responders are 50% more likely to suffer post-traumatic …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/03/did-you-know-workers-comp-covers-mental-health

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HHS Issues Final Rule to Prevent Discrimination in Health and …

(3 days ago) WebThe Health and Human Services Grants Regulation (HHS Grants Rule) Final Rule protects LGBTQI+ people by clarifying and reaffirming the prohibition on …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/30/hhs-issues-final-rule-prevent-discrimination-health-and-human-services-grant.html

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance - NPR

(5 days ago) WebTransgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, appeals court says : Shots - Health News The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled in favor of …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/29/1247896150/transgender-health-insurance-west-virginia-north-carolina-appeals-court

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Letter: More must be done for mental health in Maine - Press Herald

(1 days ago) WebThe outdated federal Institute for Mental Diseases exclusion law, created in 1965, is, by itself, a national security crisis; it harms Americans by denying federal funds …

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/05/letter-more-must-be-done-for-mental-health-in-maine/

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Mental & Behavioral Health Licensure Department of Inspections

(7 days ago) WebIPP was established in 1996 to support licensees who struggle with impairments due to alcohol or drug abuse, mental health conditions, and/or physical disorders. The IPRC …

https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/medical/mental-health/mental-behavioral

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WebBills affecting TN justice system passed in 2024: Prison time, bail rules, mental health. While debates over the governor's controversial private school voucher …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(7 days ago) WebMaine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings. FILE - Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Health Insurance Program - NJ Protect

(2 days ago) WebNJ Protect applications with documentation may be sent via FAX to: AmeriHealth: 609-662-2566. Horizon: 973-274-2226. NJ Protect is offered by two carriers: AmeriHealth of New …

https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_insurance/njprotect/index.htm

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Florida ‘callously’ strips healthcare from thousands of children

(3 days ago) WebSince 1 January, more than 22,500 children have been disenrolled from Florida KidCare, its version of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (Chip) that is …

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/29/florida-childrens-health-insurance-program-ron-desantis

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