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Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights

If you have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition, you are protected against discrimination and harass...

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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...

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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...

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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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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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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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Appeal Support

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

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Parity Glossary

Learn more about the parity glossary.

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Understanding Mental Health Parity

Those with mental health and substance use disorders need and deserve access to quality, affordable treatment.

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