Approaches In Implementing The Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act: Best Practices From The States

This report was released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regarding approaches in implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The report provides information on the five components considered necessary for the implementation and monitoring of MHPAEA. The five components include: (1) open channels of communication, (2) standardization of materials, (3) creation of templates, workbooks and other tools, (4) implementation of market conduct exams and network adequacy assessments, and (5) collaboration with multiple state and federal agencies, health insurance carriers, and stakeholder groups . . .