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Need Help With Parity Law?

Published Online:6 May 2011https://doi.org/10.1176/pn.46.9.psychnews_46_9_1_3

The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act has been in effect since January 1, 2010, and the law and the regulations implementing it are complicated. To help APA members and patients better understand the law and its impact on benefits, APA's Office of Healthcare Systems and Financing has created <www.mentalhealthparitywatch.org>. Also, the federal agencies monitoring the law have asked APA and its members to identify insurance plans not in compliance with the act. APA members can help by visiting the site to learn more and report any concerns.