Presidential Memorandum — Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force

On March 29, 2016, President Obama established a federal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force to coordinate across federal agencies to identify and promote development of policies to support parity, particularly with regard to substance use disorder treatment. The task force consists of the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and the heads of eight federal agencies or offices. By October 31, 2016, the task force will submit a report to the President with its findings and recommendations on how to promote best practices for compliance and implementation, and how to identify and address gaps in federal . . .