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Mental Health Parity NAMI

(6 days ago) WEBMental Health Parity Where We Stand NAMI believes that health insurance should provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder coverage without arbitrary limits on treatment. NAMI supports establishment and enforcement of laws and …

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

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Insurance coverage for mental health care gets a boost from Biden …

(6 days ago) WEBSerious mental illness is often a life or death situation, but if insurance doesn't cover care, it's a huge out-of-pocket cost. Paying directly, without insurance, for something like inpatient

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/26/1190138272/biden-health-insurance-coverage-mental-health-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 use disorders, to be no more restrictive than insurance coverage for other medical conditions. Insurers and health plans have been able to comply with the more

https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/advocacy/federal-affairs/health-insurance-coverage-access-to-care/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. However, as will be outlined in this toolkit, there are still gaps in mental health and substance abuse parity and the principles of the policy statement are still relevant.

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

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Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads KFF

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health Parity at a Crossroads. More than 25 years after the first federal mental health parity protections were put in place, adequate coverage for behavioral health (BH) care – including

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

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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 make sure that the law is implemented and that you or your loved one get the treatment and supports you are entitled to. This infographic breaks down the basics of what mental …

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

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Parity in Health Insurance Mental Health America

(8 days ago) WEBHistorical Process. MHA has struggled to establish parity of health insurance coverage between mental health and substance use disorders and general medical conditions for forty years. Beginning with federal legislation in 1996, limited to mental health, the implementation of the statute proved frustrating and futile.

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/parity-health-insurance

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'Mental Health Parity' Is Still An Elusive Goal In U.S. Insurance

(4 days ago) WEBGrowing gap in coverage in hospitals. In February, researchers at the Congressional Budget Office reported that private insurance companies are paying 13% to 14% less for mental health care than

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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Does your insurance cover mental health services?

(2 days ago) WEBThe federal parity law generally applies to the following types of health insurance: Employer-sponsored health coverage, for companies with 50 or more employees; Coverage purchased through health insurance exchanges that were created under the health care reform law also known as the Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare”; …

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

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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 access to mental health or substance use disorder benefits that don't apply to medical and surgical benefits. Learn about your legal rights, the information your health plan

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

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Mental Health and Substance Use Insurance Help HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WEB2013. Final rules are issued to implement MHPAEA - effective for most policies and plans in 2015. Final rules on Essential Health Benefits are issued, implementing mental health and substance use disorder as a category of EHB and extending MHPAEA final rule parity requirements to small group insurance and …

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/health-insurance/mental-health-substance-use-insurance-help/index.html

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MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY: STATE LEGISLATIVE …

(9 days ago) WEBinsurance plans (“mental health parity”) continues to be a priority policy concern at the federal and state levels. Measures approved by Congress and state legislatures have established methods for assessing mental health parity on a regular basis. But other issues that have long challenged the nation’s health care system, such as trans-

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

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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 by parity protections include: Financial — like deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limits. Treatment — like limits to the number of days

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

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Achieving mental health parity: The struggle to expand insurance …

(9 days ago) WEBAnother hurdle to achieving parity: Many mental health professionals do not accept insurance. For example, psychiatrists’ acceptance rates for all types of insurance were much lower in 2009-10 than for physicians in other specialties, finds a 2014 study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The American Hospital Association lays much of …

https://journalistsresource.org/health/mental-health-parity-insurance-coverage/

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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

(3 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 favorable than any such limits imposed on medical/surgical benefits. MHPAEA preserves the MHPA protections and adds significant new protections, such as …

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

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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 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and improve patients’ ability to access care for mental health and substance use disorders (MH/SUD). At the same time, the …

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

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Mental Health in the Workforce Toolkit - National Conference of …

(Just Now) WEBDiscover a wealth of insights and initiatives aimed at transforming mental health care across diverse communities and workplaces in America. Explore policy reports addressing discrimination and parity issues in mental health insurance benefits, as well as disparities in rural, racial, and ethnic populations. Gain valuable perspectives on the …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-in-the-workforce-toolkit

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The Mental Health Association of NJ

(2 days ago) WEBMental Health Newsletter / Get our monthly newsletter for a roundup of news, facts and articles. Sign Up! MHANJ. Bulletins, News & Updates. Read More. MHANJ. Upcoming Events. Read More. Major MHANJ Partners. Footer. 673 Morris Ave. Suite 100 Springfield, NJ 07081. Phone: (800) 367-8850. We Can Help.

https://www.mhanj.org/

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New York BH providers achieve success in pay equity for MH, SUD …

(8 days ago) WEBA multi-year effort by the New York state behavioral healthcare com-munity to achieve parity between Medicaid and commercial health insurance has finally come to fruition as indicated in the state's final budget, allowing New Yorkers to access mental health and addiction care in their local communities.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mhw.34040

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UnitedHealthcare Faces $450K Fine Over Mental Health Parity …

(8 days ago) WEBUnitedHealthcare, which is the health insurance arm of Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group, must pay an initial $300,000 civil penalty within 30 days of the consent order. It won’t have to pay

https://tcbmag.com/unitedhealthcare-faces-450k-fine-over-mental-health-access/

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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 mental health parity laws. The

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

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MN Department of Commerce consent order requires …

(1 days ago) WEBThis is the third, and largest, civil penalty Commerce has assessed against an insurance carrier in the past 12 months related to mental health parity. “This examination allowed Commerce to assess UnitedHealthcare’s systemic operations and policies for covering mental health and substance use care.

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

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

(2 days ago) WEBMental Health Association of NJ 88 Pompton Avenue, Suite 1 Verona, N 07044 (973) 571-4100 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -Bergen County 309 Valley Boulevard, Room 30 Woodridge, NJ 07075 (201) 635-9595 Warren County Legal Services 91 Front Street Belvedere, NJ 07823 (908) 475-2010 .

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

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UnitedHealthcare fined $450K over alleged mental health parity …

(2 days ago) WEBUnitedHealth Group Credit: REUTERS/Mike Blake. Christopher Snowbeck at the Star Tribune is reporting Minnesota health insurance regulators are imposing a $450,000 fine against UnitedHealthcare

https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2024/05/unitedhealthcare-fined-450k-over-alleged-mental-health-parity-violations/

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How to Find Affordable Therapy Without Insurance - GoodRx

(5 days ago) WEBA therapy session without insurance costs anywhere from $65 to over $250 per hour, according to GoodTherapy. The amount you pay is based on the type of therapy and other factors. But, on average, expect to pay $100 to $200 for a 1-hour session in most parts of the country. The American Psychological Association (APA) estimates it takes …

https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/mental-health/therapy-without-insurance

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UnitedHealthcare fined $450K for alleged mental health parity law

(4 days ago) WEB– The Minnesota Department of Commerce is fining UnitedHealthcare $450,000 as part of a settlement over alleged violations of mental health parity laws. Assistant Commissioner Jacqueline Olson says the consent order alleges that UnitedHealthcare treated mental health care coverage differently and evaluated mental health and …

https://kfgo.com/2024/05/15/unitedhealthcare-fined-450k-for-alleged-mental-health-parity-law-violations/

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A Proclamation on National Mental Health Awareness Month,

(5 days ago) WEBNOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/04/30/a-proclamation-on-national-mental-health-awareness-month-2024/

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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 component of well-being and security. We are committed to equipping the workforce system with resources and connections to ensure that youth employment programs are a bridge to …

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

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Palisades Counseling Center, North Bergen, NJ - Healthgrades

(6 days ago) WEBPALISADES MEDICAL CENTER - OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - NORTH BERGEN. 7101 KENNEDY BLVD, North Bergen NJ 07047. Call Directions. (201) 854-0500. Likelihood to recommend Palisades Counseling Center. 2 ratings, 2 with a …

https://www.healthgrades.com/group-directory/nj-new-jersey/north-bergen/palisades-counseling-center-x7cw74

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Manatt Continues to Build National Advisor Team with Addition of

(2 days ago) WEBAt CMS, he led the Innovation Accelerator Program for Substance Use Disorder and Primary and Mental Health Integration and coordinated the agency’s efforts to develop guidance surrounding parity for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

https://www.manatt.com/insights/press-releases/2024/manatt-continues-to-build-national-advisor-team-wi

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In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis

(3 days ago) WEBFor 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/07/texas-mental-health-hospitals-er/

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UnitedHealthcare fined $450K over alleged mental health parity

(Just Now) WEBChristopher Snowbeck at the Star Tribune is reporting Minnesota health insurance regulators are imposing a $450,000 fine against UnitedHealthcare over allegations the Minnetonka-based company failed to comply with mental health parity laws. Riley Moser at WCCO News reports the rare geomagnetic storms that have …

https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-05-14-1130/general-news-unitedhealthcare-fined-450k-over-alleged-mental-health-parity

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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 professionals' practice. Washington state has passed laws related to telehealth and telemedicine, addressing definitions; regulations; scope of practice; licensing, …

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

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Fetterman, Smith want a Senate mental health commission

(4 days ago) WEBFetterman, Smith want a Senate mental health commission. Analysis by Dan Diamond. with research by McKenzie Beard. May 10, 2024 at 8:02 a.m. EDT. A newsletter briefing on the health-care policy

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/10/fetterman-smith-want-senate-mental-health-commission/

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California lawmakers get update on insurance changes

(3 days ago) WEBBy Stephen Hobbs. May 15, 2024 6:05 PM. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced a plan aimed at creating greater insurance availability in the state during a September press

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article288496937.html

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