Obama Administration Releases Mental Health Parity Regulations
Obama Administration Releases Mental Health Parity Regulations
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law www.bazelon.org OBAMA ADMINSTRATION ISSUES RULES REQUIRING TREATMENT OF PARITY IN MENTAL, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS Paul Wellstone, Pete Domenici Parity Act Prohibits Discrimination HHS Press Release January 29, 2010 - Washington, DC -The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury today jointly issued new rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans who need treatment for mental health or substance use disorders. "The rules we are issuing today will, for the first time, help assure that those diagnosed with these debilitating and sometimes life-threatening disorders will not suffer needless or arbitrary limits on their care," said Secretary Sebelius. "I applaud the long-standing and bipartisan effort that made these important new protections possible." "Today's rules will bring needed relief to families faced with meeting the cost of obtaining mental health and substance abuse services," said US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "The benefits will give these Americans access to greatly needed medical treatment, which will better allow them to participate fully in society. That's not just sound policy, it's the right thing to do." "Workers covered by group health plans who need mental health and substance abuse care deserve fair treatment," said Deputy Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin. "These rules expand on existing protections to ensure that people don't face unnecessary barriers to the ... Access information and advice on a wide range of mental health issues including conditions and disorders including stress and depression, therapy
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