05/13/2025
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS TO END THE MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT…
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) provides federal protections for certain types of health plans. This parity requires health “insurance” plans to cover mental health and substance use disorders in a similar way to medical and surgical benefits.
It also means that financial requirements – like copayments/copays and deductibles – need to be similar in cost. In addition to those protections, MHPAEA makes sure yearly visit limits, needs for prior authorization and proof of medical necessity are comparable.
