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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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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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 …

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

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Mental Health Parity Rules for Health Insurance - Verywell …

(6 days ago) WebThe first mental health parity rules took effect in 1998, under the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA). This law, signed by …

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

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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 attempted to address …

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

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MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY: STATE …

(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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What to Know About Health Insurance Coverage for …

(8 days ago) WebStudies show that 72% of adults with mental illness have at least one barrier to treatment, like cost or lack of needed health insurance. ‌ In 2008, a mental health …

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-to-know-about-health-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health

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HHS's New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder …

(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 (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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Mental Health and Substance Use Insurance Help HHS.gov

(1 days ago) WebA confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction …

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

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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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HHS’s New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefit

(3 days ago) Web“Since 2008, the Parity Law has required many group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide access to and coverage of mental health conditions and substance use disorders to do so on equal footing with physical health needs, yet many insurance providers continue to fall short in this area,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.

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

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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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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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MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY: STATE LEGISLATIVE AND …

(7 days ago) WebABSTRACT. Issue: Treating mental health conditions and substance use disorders as equivalent to other health conditions in insurance plans (“mental health …

https://www.csg.org/2022/04/28/mental-health-insurance-parity-state-legislative-and-enforcement-activities/

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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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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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States Seek to Lower Costs, Increase Coverage of Mental Health Care

(9 days ago) WebNearly 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness each year, and many lack access to necessary services and treatment. Cost is among the biggest barriers to …

https://www.ncsl.org/state-legislatures-news/details/states-seek-to-lower-costs-increase-coverage-of-mental-health-care

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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)

(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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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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Illinois legislators seek to expand access to mental health care

(Just Now) WebApril 29, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois legislators have advanced two measures pushed by proponents of reform in the state’s behavioral health system that are intended to expand …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/29/illinois-lawmakers-consider-measures-aimed-at-making-mental-health-care-more-accessible/

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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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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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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 …

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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 health evaluation and hold a

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

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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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Parents with Mental Illness and Child Custody Issues

(9 days ago) WebSome state laws cite mental illness as a condition that can lead to loss of custody or parental rights. Thus, parents with mental illness often avoid seeking mental …

https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/parents-with-mental-illness/parents-with-mental-illness-and-child-custody-issues

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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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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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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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