Parity in Practice? Examining Requirements and Enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Last fall, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance documented that the UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company had committed several violations of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Other states are also increasing their oversight efforts. However, over ten years after the law was enacted, federal and state insurance regulators are still working to insure consumers have the protections promised under the law. CHIR's Madeline O'Brien explains what MHPAEA is, how it is enforced, and recent CHIR efforts to support effective oversight. Continue reading →

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