Know Your Rights: Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits

This document is about explaining the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the rights it provides for mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits. It covers what parity means, examples of parity protections, and how to find more information about your MH/SUD benefits. The document aims to educate individuals on their rights to ensure their health plan provides MH/SUD benefits that are comparable to physical health benefits.