Final Parity Rule Released

On November 8, 2013, the Final Rule under the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) was released by the three, co-authoring federal agencies. While this regulation should help advance parity, insurers are already working hard to find loopholes around it. Psych-Appeal will remain vigilant for insurer abuses and ensure compliance with the law, as written and in spirit.