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Evaluating State Mental Health and Addiction Parity Statutes: A Technical Report
Describes the process that was used to identify key elements of legal codes relating to parity across all 50 states.
A Consumer Guide to Drug Formularies: Understanding the Fundamentals of Behavioral Health Medications
This publication provides an overview of how prescription drug formularies work and how they are regulated. The issue brief is designed to help consu...
Don't Deny Me: Fact Sheet
Parity is now a human rights issue; it is time to demand change. Review the fact sheet below to learn more.
Filing An Appeal Based On a Parity Violation
This issue brief describes different types of potential parity violations to illustrate one’s right to file an appeal based on how health plans treat...
Don't Be Denied
If you know what to watch out for, you will be better equipped to assert your rights.
Illinois Providers Report Barriers to Mental Health and Addiction Coverage for Their Patients
The results of this survey on provider experiences suggest that problems may exist in accessing mental health and addiction coverage and that further...
Comments to CMCS on Parity in Medicaid and CHIP
Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Processes for Assessing Compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity in...
The Kennedy Forum + Partners Comment on Federal Parity Act 2023 Technical Release
The Kennedy Forum and leading mental health partner organizations submit public comments on the 2023 Proposed rule to Mental Health Parity and Addicti...
The Health Insurance Appeals Guide
This Guide details important information that consumers, providers and other stakeholders need to know when filing appeals for denials of MH/SUD treat...
