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Health in Mind: A Philanthropic Guide for Mental Health and Addiction

This guide from the Penn Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies approaches that are most effective at preventing, treating, and supporting the...

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APA Parity Poster

Federal law is clear that insurers can no longer discriminate against patients with mental illness, including substance use. But how many people know...

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Appeal Support

Learn more about the appeal process and the materials needed to file an appeal.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Don't Be Denied

If you know what to watch out for, you will be better equipped to assert your rights.

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