The new rule aims to lower costs and improve access to providers who offer care related to mental health and substance use. It revitalizes a 2008 law, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity ...

In a major move to tackle ongoing mental health and addiction crises in the U.S., the Biden administration has introduced a new federal rule aimed at holding health insurance companies accountable.

The Biden Administration announced a new rule that will require private health insurers to cover mental health and addiction services like physical conditions. It is no secret that it can be ...

The new initiative aims to make mental health equal to physical health on insurance coverage. ... The new rule will also work to expand insurance networks to include more mental health providers.

Despite having private health insurance, it wasn't until Nze Okoronta made a six-figure annual salary that they could afford to take care of their mental health. "It's really frustrating to admit ...

According to the AMA, 3 lives are saved when health plans cover treatment for mental health and substance abuse. Experts also emphasize that the mandate from 2024 is not a new mandate but simply ...

Access to care could be affected, following HHS indication that it will not enforce updates adopted in 2024 to the mental health parity law.

Massachusetts is preparing for a massive outreach effort to help hundreds of thousands of residents who qualify for Medicaid ...

Health insurance companies will be held to higher standards in providing mental health care under a new federal rule finalized Monday. The new rule aims to lower costs and improve access to ...