Addictive disorders take a toll on not only on individuals, but families, communities, and the economy.
To ensure that Americans with addictive disorders receive the right services, in the right setting, at the right time, the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) is playing a leadership role through its Addiction Treatment Committee, working on issues related to implementation of the federal parity law, implementation of mental health and addiction treatment as one of the required elements of essential health benefits under healthcare reform, and access and coverage issues for youth.
Addictive disorders affect millions of Americans of all ages.
In the United States, about 18 million people have an alcohol use disorder, classified as either alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 27 million Americans aged 12 or older were current (past month) illicit drug users (10.2% of the population 12 and older in 2014). Stated another way, 1 in 10 individuals aged 12 or older in the U.S. used illicit drugs in the past month.
The 2013 NSDUH report also showed "that many Americans needing treatment for a substance use disorder are still not receiving specialty treatment," said the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in releasing the report in 2014. According to the report, 22.7 million Americans aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2013, yet only 2.5 million (or 10.9% of those in need) received it in a specialized treatment setting.
Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (Epidemic: Responding to America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis. 2011.)
6/7/2017 | Parity Implementation Coalition letter to President's Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis |
3/29/2017 | Presidential Executive Order establishing the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. Also see news release and blog. |
2/17/2017 | Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 comment letter to SAMHSA on a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on “Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records” |
2/16/2017 | HHS/SAMHSA: "Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records; Delay of Effective Date" (delayed to 3.21.17) |
1/19/2017 | Release: "NY Attorney General Announces National Settlement With Anthem To Discontinue Pre-Authorization For Opioid Addiction Treatment Drugs" |
1/18/2017 | HHS/SAMHSA final rule: "Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records" |
1/18/2017 | HHS/SAMHSA proposed rule: "Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records" |
1/13/2017 | Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 release: "SAMHSA Final Rule Well Intended, Falls Short; Coalition to Urge Congress to Take Next Steps" |
1/11/2017 | HHS/ASPE: “Continuing Progress on the Opioid Epidemic” (stats on uninsured) |
12/14/2016 | SAMHSA release: "SAMHSA to award nearly $1 billion in new grants to address the nation’s opioid crisis" |
11/17/2016 | U.S. Surgeon General Issues Landmark Report: "Facing Addiction in America: A Surgeon General’s Prevention Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health." See news release. |
10/27/2016 | White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force final report to the President. Also see fact sheet/recommendations, a blog, and www.hhs.gov/parity for more information. |
10/21/2016 | Release: "NY Attorney General Announces National Settlement With Cigna To Discontinue Pre-Authorization For Opioid Addiction Treatment Drugs" |
9/27/2016 | SAMHSA/HHS final rule: "Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders Reporting Requirements" |
8/31/2016 | Coalition for Whole Health (CWH) comment letter to White House Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force |
8/8/2016 | NAPHS comment letter on SAMHSA/HHS proposed rule on reporting requirements for practitioners approved to treat up to 275 patients under the "Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders" final rule |
7/13/2016 | Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, S.524, passes Senate and House; goes to President for signature. See a summary of key provisions. Becomes law (P.L.114-198) on 7.22.16. |
7/8/2016 | SAMHSA/HHS final rule: "Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders" (lifting buprenorphine cap to 275). Also see 9.9.16 correcting amendment. |
7/8/2016 | SAMHSA/HHS proposed rule on reporting requirements for practitioners approved to treat up to 275 patients under the "Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders" final rule |
7/8/2016 | HHS/ASPE Request for Information: "Opioid Analgesic Prescriber Education and Training Opportunities to Prevent Opioid Overdose and Opioid Use Disorder" |
5/24/2016 | NAPHS comment letter to SAMHSA on "Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders" proposed rule |
4/28/2016 | MLN Matters® Special Edition Article (SE1604); "Medicare Coverage of Substance Abuse Services" |
4/28/2016 | CMS Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services' State Health Officials Letter (SHO#16-007): "to facilitate successful re-entry for individuals transitioning from incarceration to their communities" |
4/11/2016 | 23-organization joint comment letter (including NAPHS) to SAMHSA on "“Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records” (42 CFR Part 2) proposed rule |
3/31/2016 | NAPHS comment letter on Defense Department's proposed rule on "TRICARE: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment" |
3/31/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition: “Summary of Key Provisions in Medicaid Parity Final Rule” |
3/30/2016 | CMS final rule: "Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP): The Application of Mental Health Parity (MHPAEA) Requirements to Coverage Offered by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, CHIP, and Alternative Benefit Plans." Also see a fact sheet, FAQs, and a CMS news release. |
3/30/2016 | HHS/SAMHSA proposed rule: "Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders" |
3/23/2016 | NAPHS comment letter on SAMHSA/HHS proposed rule on “Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records” |
2/25/2016 | SAMHSA Advisory: "Sublingual and Transmucosal Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder: Review and Update" |
2/16/2016 | SAMHSA CBHSQ Report: “Paying for Behavioral Health Treatment: The Role of the Affordable Care Act” (finds more young adults use private insurance for behavioral health treatment following the ACA’s dependent coverage mandate) |
2/9/2016 | HHS proposed rule: "42 CFR Part 2: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records" |
1/26/2016 | The Joint Commission: Prepublication Standards – Standards Revisions Related to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Guidelines for the Accreditation of Opioid Treatment Programs |
12/31/2015 | Surgeon General / SAMHSA / HHS notice: "Notice To Announce Commission of a Surgeon General’s Report on Substance Use, Addiction, and Health" |
7/27/2015 | CMS Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services letter to state Medicaid directors: "Re: New Service Delivery Opportunities for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder" (SMD #15-003) |
7/22/2015 | NAPHS comment letter to CMS on IMD exclusion provision in proposed rule on "Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, etc." |
3/26/2015 | American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) release: The ASAM Performance Measures for the Addiction Specialist Physician |
3/17/2015 | NAPHS release: "New analysis looks at 'Addiction Treatment Today and Tomorrow' and Policy Implications." Download the Dobson DaVanzo & Associates report and an executive summary. |
2/19/2015 | NAPHS letter of support to House sponsors of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 |
2/19/2015 | NAPHS letter of support to Senate sponsors of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 |
1/26/2015 | Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS)/SAMHSA informational bulletin on “Coverage of Behavioral Health Services for Youth with Substance Use Disorders” |
12/19/2014 | NAPHS letter of support to House sponsors of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act |
10/29/2014 | Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Informational Bulletin: "Delivery Opportunities for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder" (offering help to states interested in transforming care delivery systems). Part of the Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program (IAP). |
10/28/2014 | NAPHS letter of support to Senate sponsors of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (S.2839) |
10/23/2014 | Mental Health Liaison Group letter to Sens. Leahy and Grassley in support of President's nomination of Michael Botticelli to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) |
10/17/2014 | Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) letters of support to House sponsors and Senate sponsors of the Caring for America’s Hero’s Act (H.R.4656/S.2276) |
10/17/2014 | DEA letter to practitioners: Clarifying 9/9/14 final rule on disposal of controlled substances |
10/16/2014 | NAPHS letter to Sens. Leahy and Grassley in support of President's nomination of Michael Botticelli to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) |
10/6/2014 | Coalition letter to Drug Enforcement Agency requesting delay in effective date of 9/9/14 "Disposal of Controlled Substances" final rule |
9/9/2014 | Drug Enforcement Administration final rule: "Disposal of Controlled Substances" |
7/11/2014 | CMS Informational Bulletin: "Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders" |
5/1/2014 | CMS Medicaid Managed Care Information Resource Center Technical Assistance Brief (No.2): "Coverage and Delivery of Adult Substance Abuse Services in Medicaid Managed Care" |
4/28/2014 | NAPHS letter to Sen. Edward Markey in support of Opioid Overdose Reduction Act |
8/14/2013 | Coalition for Whole Health (CWH): Toolkit for state-level advocates working on implementation and oversight of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) essential health benefits, parity, and network adequacy protections. See an overview of key issues and short guides for working with state legislatures and insurance commissioners. |
5/14/2013 | U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement: "Screening and Behavioral Counseling to Reduce Alcohol Misuse" |
12/6/2012 | SAMHSA final rule: Opioid Drugs in Maintenance and Detoxification Treatment of Opiate Addiction; Proposed Modification of Dispensing Restrictions for Buprenorphine and Buprenorphine Combination as Used in Approved Opioid Treatment Medications |
10/18/2012 | House letter (59 representatives) to the Secretaries of Labor, Treasury, and Health & Human Services requesting an update on the status of parity regulations |
6/20/2017 | Employee Benefits Security Administration notice: "Proposed Revision of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Draft Model Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations Form" |
6/7/2017 | Parity Implementation Coalition letter to President's Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis |
1/23/2017 | Release: "NY Attorney General Announces [State Parity] Settlement With Cigna That Eliminates Policies Which Barred Coverage for Testing of Psychiatric Conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorder" |
1/20/2017 | CMS Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services: "State Guide to CMS Criteria for Medicaid Managed Care Contract Review and Approval" |
1/19/2017 | Release: "NY Attorney General Announces National Settlement With Anthem To Discontinue Pre-Authorization For Opioid Addiction Treatment Drugs" |
1/18/2017 | CMS Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services: "An Implementation Roadmap for State Policymakers Applying Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Requirements to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs" |
1/17/2017 | CMS Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services: "Parity Compliance Toolkit Applying Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Requirements to Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs" (for Medicaid directors) |
1/11/2017 | Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) / Labor Department: FY2016 MHPAEA [Parity] Enforcement Fact Sheet |
12/13/2016 | President signs 21st Century Cures Act which includes mental health reforms and addiction funding |
11/28/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition release: "Parity Implementation Coalition Applauds Inclusion of Parity Provisions in 21st Century Cures Bill." See bill excerpts. |
11/2/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition: "Summary of the White House Parity Task Force Report and Accompanying Action Items" |
10/27/2016 | PIC release: "Parity Implementation Coalition Applauds Release of White House Parity Task Force Recommendations" |
10/27/2016 | Joint statement (43 organizations) on release of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force report |
10/27/2016 | White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force final report to the President. Also see fact sheet/recommendations, a blog, and www.hhs.gov/parity for more information. |
10/27/2016 | Labor/HHS/Treasury FAQ guidance on parity and opioid use disorder treatment (including discussion of the application of parity to opioid treatment access and coverage of court-ordered treatment) |
10/27/2016 | Labor/HHS/Treasury: "Parity Compliance Assistance Materials Index" (a summary as of October 2016 to assist with navigating/locating all previously-issued parity FAQ guidances) |
10/27/2016 | SAMHSA/Labor Department: "Consumer Guide to Disclosure Rights: Making the Most of Your Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits" |
10/21/2016 | Release: "NY Attorney General Announces National Settlement With Cigna To Discontinue Pre-Authorization For Opioid Addiction Treatment Drugs" |
10/5/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition: Maryland State Snapshot on Parity Implementation |
9/8/2016 | Coalition letter to Members of Congress urging passage of mental health reform legislation with strong parity protections |
8/31/2016 | Coalition for Whole Health (CWH) comment letter to White House Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force |
8/31/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition comment letter to White House Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force |
8/30/2016 | Psych-Appeal, Parity Implementation Coalition, Kennedy Forum, and APA letter to Labor/HHS/Treasury on expedited external review subject to the ACA (shared with White House Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force) |
7/14/2016 | 18 Senators' letter offering parity suggestions to White House Parity Task Force |
6/10/2016 | Consumer flyer from Department of Labor and SAMHSA: "Know Your Rights: Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits" (also see printable version) |
6/1/2016 | Department of Labor/HHS fact sheet: "Warning Signs – Plan or Policy Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs) that Require Additional Analysis to Determine Mental Health Parity Compliance" |
5/26/2016 | Class-action lawsuit vs. Magellan/Blue Shield of California alleges improper denial of care to teens. See complaint. |
5/23/2016 | Parity "Hot Topics" references: "Disclosures, Claims, and Appeals" (speaker: Meiram Bendat, J.D.) |
4/22/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition release: "Parity Implementation Coalition Applauds Release of Clarifying Guidance on Plan Disclosure Requirements of the Federal Parity Law" |
4/20/2016 | Departments of Labor, Treasury, and HHS: "FAQs about Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 31, Mental Health Parity Implementation...etc." (See Q8-Q11 on parity disclosure and more) |
3/31/2016 | NAPHS comment letter on Defense Department's proposed rule on "TRICARE: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment" |
3/31/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition letter on Defense Department's proposed rule on "TRICARE: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment" |
3/31/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition: “Summary of Key Provisions in Medicaid Parity Final Rule” |
3/30/2016 | CMS final rule: "Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP): The Application of Mental Health Parity (MHPAEA) Requirements to Coverage Offered by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, CHIP, and Alternative Benefit Plans." Also see a fact sheet, FAQs, and a CMS news release. |
2/29/2016 | MEMBERS: Background for today's Hot Topics call on "Keeping Parity on Par": Powerpoint and Parity Implementation Coalition's Parity Resource Guide |
1/30/2016 | Department of Labor "Report to Congress: Improving Health Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Patients, Including Compliance with the Federal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Provisions" |
1/29/2016 | HHS/Labor/SAMHSA consumer pamphlet: "Parity of Mental Health and Substance Use Benefits with Other Benefits: Using Your Employer-Sponsored Health Plan to Cover Services." |
1/14/2016 | Parity Implementation Coalition: Washington State Snapshot on Parity Implementation |
11/20/2015 | Parity Implementation Coalition release: “PIC applauds Supreme Court ruling and new regulatory guidance on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act” |
11/20/2015 | NAPHS release: "NAPHS Applauds Final Passage of Bipartisan Legislation To Extend and Expand the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration Project; Bill Next Goes to President for Signature." [NOTE: Signed into law 12.11.15 as P.L.114-97.] |
10/23/2015 | Department of Labor: "FAQs about Affordable Care Act Implementation (Part XXIX) and Mental Health Parity Implementation" |
10/15/2015 | 24 Senators send letter to HHS and Labor Secretaries urging "immediate and overdue action" to implement the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act |
9/1/2015 | Parity Implementation Coalition: Connecticut State Snapshot on Parity Implementation |
8/20/2015 | U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rules that behavioral health claims administrators (rather than employers or plan administrators) can be sued for fiduciary breaches under ERISA, including those related to the federal parity law. |
7/22/2015 | NAPHS comment letter to CMS on IMD exclusion provision in proposed rule on "Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Programs; Medicaid Managed Care, etc." |
6/10/2015 | Parity Implementation Coalition releases updated “Parity Resource Guide.” See PIC news release |
6/9/2015 | Web-based ParityTrack is a central site for mental health and substance use disorder parity information produced by the Kennedy Forum, Scattergood Foundation, and Treatment Research Institute. Reports analyze legislation, regulatory actions, and litigation at the federal and state levels. |
6/1/2015 | Parity Implementation Coalition: New York State Snapshot on Parity Implementation |
5/6/2015 | Group letter to Labor, IRS, and HHS requesting additional guidance related to the full implementation and enforcement of the federal parity law |
4/15/2015 | Parity Implementation Coalition release: "Release of Medicaid Parity Proposed Rule Lauded as Important Step for Those with Addiction and Mental Illness" |
4/10/2015 | CMS proposed rule on "Mental Health Parity for Medicaid and CHIP." Also see CMS fact sheet. |
3/25/2015 | Psych-Appeal, Inc. release: "Federal court rules that exclusion of residential treatment may violate federal Parity Act" (Craft et al. v. Health Care Service Corporation) |
1/26/2015 | American Psychiatric Foundation & Partnership for Workplace Mental Health: Updated version of the Employer Guide for Compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (prepared by Milliman, Inc.) |
1/2/2015 | Parity Implementation Coalition: California State Snapshot on Parity Implementation |
12/18/2014 | Parity Implementation Coalition comment letter to CMS on ACA's "2016 Benefit and Payment Parameters" |
12/15/2014 | Parity Implementation Coalition news release: "Parity Implementation Coalition Seeks Federal Action on Parity in Response to 60 Minutes Report." Watch 60 Minutes. |
11/19/2014 | Department of Labor: Updated Mental Health Parity Part of the Self Compliance Tool (to assist health plans and others determine compliance with the federal parity law) |
11/19/2014 | Department of Labor: Mental Health Parity Provisions Questions and Answers in the updated Compliance Assistance Guide |
1/8/2014 | Parity Implementation Coalition comments to Department of Labor on need for transparency and compliance with MHPAEA disclosure rule |
1/3/2014 | Parity Implementation Coalition: Detailed summary of parity final rule |
11/13/2013 | Final rule on federal parity law (the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008) |
11/8/2013 | Parity Implementation Coalition release: "Release of Final Regulations Lauded as landmark Step for those With Addiction and Mental Illness" |
11/8/2013 | NAPHS release: "Final Rule Governing the Federal Mental Health and Substance Use Parity Law Adds Important Health Insurance Protections for All Americans, Says NAPHS." See final rule. |
11/8/2013 | Departments of Labor, HHS, and Treasury: "FAQS About ACA (Part XVII) and Parity Implementation" |
11/8/2013 | HHS study: "Consistency of Large Employer and Group Health Plan Benefits with Requirements of the Paul Wellstone annd Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act" |
9/30/2013 | Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) comment letter responding to Senate Finance Committee open letter seeking input on how to improve the US mental health system |
9/27/2013 | Parity Implementation Coalition comment letter responding to HHS Office of Civil Rights "request for information regarding nondiscrimination in certain health programs or activities" |
9/20/2013 | NAPHS comment letter responding to Senate Finance Committee open letter seeking input on how to improve the US mental health system |
8/14/2013 | Coalition for Whole Health (CWH): Toolkit for state-level advocates working on implementation and oversight of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) essential health benefits, parity, and network adequacy protections. See an overview of key issues and short guides for working with state legislatures and insurance commissioners. |
2/25/2013 | HHS final rule: Standards related to essential health benefits (published in 2.25.13 Federal Register) |
2/21/2013 | NAPHS comment letter on proposed rule on Medicaid, CHIP expansion under ACA. NAPHS urges clarification that IMD restrictions should not apply. |
2/20/2013 | NAPHS statement on release of essential health benefits final rule |
2/20/2013 | ASPE Research Brief: "Affordable Care Act will expand mental health and substance use disorder benefits and parity protections for 62 million Americans" |
2/1/2013 | Department of Labor notice: "Agency information collection/submission for OMB review; comment request: notice of medical necessity criteria under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008" |
1/24/2013 | NAPHS / NAMI ad to the President and Congress (as seen in Politico): "Thank you...for committing to fully implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act this year." |
1/16/2013 | NAPHS statement: "NAPHS applauds commitment by President Obama to issue final parity rules" |
1/16/2013 | President Obama issues a plan to reduce gun violence and takes executive actions committing to (among other things) issuing a final parity rule, Medicaid guidance on parity, and guidance on essential health benefits and parity requirements within Affordable Care Act exchanges. Also see a letter to healthcare providers. |
1/10/2013 | NAPHS letter to Vice President Biden on Newtown Task Force; NAPHS calls for a focus on coverage, access, and resources. |
1/2/2013 | House letter to the Secretaries of Treasury, Labor, and Health & Human Services urging a parity final rule. Signed by 32 representatives. |
12/21/2012 | Senate letter to President Obama urging a final parity rule. Signed by 26 Senators. |
12/21/2012 | NAPHS comment letter on essential health benefits proposed rule |
12/21/2012 | Parity Implementation Coalition comment letter on essential health benefits proposed rule. |
12/21/2012 | Parity Implementation Coalition recommends issuance of a final parity rule. |
12/20/2012 | NAPHS ad as seen in Politico: "It's time to address the need for access to all levels of behavioral health care in a final parity rule." |
12/17/2012 | NAPHS release: "Americans support all levels of care for mental and addictive disorders, national internet survey finds." View key findings. |
12/12/2012 | Parity Implementation Coalition and OptumHealth: Letter to HHS, Labor, and Treasury requesting issuance of a final rule on parity |
11/26/2012 | HHS proposed rule on ACA "Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Actuarial Value, and Accreditation." EHBs include "mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment" as one of the 10 core essential health benefits. Also see HHS fact sheet. |
10/18/2012 | House letter (59 representatives) to the Secretaries of Labor, Treasury, and Health & Human Services requesting an update on the status of parity regulations |
7/12/2012 | Department of Labor: Updated "Self-compliance tool for Part 7 of ERISA: HIPAA and other healthcare-related provisions (including mental health parity)" [View] |
7/11/2012 | Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) letter to CMS on dual-eligible demonstrations, recommending, among other things, limiting the demonstrations to only a few states [View] |
5/31/2012 | GAO Correspondence: "Mental Health and Substance Use: Treatment Exclusions in Employers' Health Insurance Coverage" [View] |
5/9/2012 | Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration: Frequently Asked Questions: "Understanding Implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008" [View] |
3/27/2012 | HHS final rule (and interim final rule for some sections): "Affordable Care Act: establishment of exchanges and qualified health plans; exchange standards for employers" (also see 5.29.12 corrections) |
2/17/2012 | HHS Frequently Asked Questions on essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act [View] |
2/9/2012 | Parity Implementation Coalition applauds new URAC parity standards [View] |
2/8/2012 | HHS/ASPE issues Rand report on "Short-Term Analysis to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Implementation." [View] |
1/31/2012 | Coalition for Whole Health comment letter on essential health benefits, including consensus principles and service recommendations |
1/30/2012 | NAPHS comment letter to HHS on "Essential Health Benefits Bulletin" [View] |
12/16/2011 | HHS Essential Health Benefits Bulletin outlining proposal to give states flexibility in implementing essential health benefits. Comments are due 1/31/12. Also see an ASPE Research Brief on "Comparing Benefits in Small Group Products and State and Federal Employee Plans" and a fact sheet on individual market coverage. |
11/17/2011 | Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration: Frequently Asked Questions about ACA Implementation Part VII and Mental Health Parity Implementation [View] |
10/31/2011 | NAPHS comment letter to CMS on proposed rule (with extension of comment period) on "Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans" |
10/1/2011 | Parity Implementation Coalition: "Recommendations on Guidance to Insurers/Plans for NQTL Disclosure" [View] |
12/1/2010 | Department of Labor Self-Compliance Tool (Form M-1: Report for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Certain Entities Claiming Exception) [View] |
10/8/2010 | Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2) about the Affordable Care Act Implementation -- jointly issued by Departments of Labor, Treasury, & HHS [View] |
9/20/2010 | Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1) about the Affordable Care Act Implementation -- jointly issued by Departments of Labor, Treasury, & HHS [View] |
9/20/2010 | Congressional Research Service Report to Congress: Mental Health Parity and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 [View] |
7/6/2010 | Parity Implementation Coalition release: "Coalition hails administration's enforcement of parity law" [View] |
7/1/2010 | Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) guidance on the classification of outpatient benefits (federal agencies will not take enforcement action against any plan or insurer that distinguishes between office visits and all other outpatient services while they complete final regulations on the law) [View] |
4/30/2010 | NAPHS comment letter: Interim final rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act [View] |
4/30/2010 | Parity Implementation Coalition comment letter: Interim final rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. (NAPHS is a member of the Parity Implementation Coalition Steering Committee.) [View] |
4/1/2010 | Summary of behavioral health provisions in The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Laws 111-148, 111-152) [View] |
3/23/2010 | NAPHS statement: Reform law includes provisions important to Americans facing mental and addictive disorders. Includes IMD/EMTALA demonstration on emergency psychiatric care. [View] |
2/2/2010 | Federal parity regulations published in the Federal Register. Also see IRS notice. (First issued 1/29/10 by HHS, Labor, and Treasury). |
10/3/2008 | NAPHS statement on passage of mental health parity legislation [View] |
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