Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity
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Protection 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 must give you, and how to appeal a denied benefit claim.
What is parity?
Learn what parity means and how it impacts you.
Your questions, answered
There are many ways you can file a claim for your health benefits depending on your plan and provider. You can contact a Benefits Advisor for more information or read our publication.
Learn more about parity
MHPAEA protects your mental health and substance use disorder benefits. Read more about these protections here.
Are you covered by a health plan or health insurance? Learn why health plans and insurance companies deny some mental health or substance use disorder claims, and learn how to file an appeal.
Find out what your health plan is required to provide, how to file a complaint, and where to find treatment services.
Learn what family members and caregivers of those with mental health conditions or substance use disorders need to know about parity under the law.
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