November 2009
Learn more about the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
The federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, effective October 3, prohibits health plans from placing more restrictive financial requirements or treatment limitations on mental health or substance use disorder benefits than on medical benefits for employer groups with 51 or more employees. As of this date, upon renewal of employer group plans with 51 or more employees, benefits for mental health or substance-use disorders will be equal to medical benefits.
Our care management team reviews and authorizes care based on Regence Behavioral Health policies.