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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Appeal Support
Learn more about the appeal process and the materials needed to file an appeal.
Parity Glossary
Learn more about the parity glossary.
Understanding Mental Health Parity
Those with mental health and substance use disorders need and deserve access to quality, affordable treatment.
How to File a Parity Appeal
Consumers have rights to equal coverage for mental health and addiction treatment services under the Federal Parity Law.