Evaluating the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
Introduction to Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), enacted in 2008, represents a landmark federal policy aimed at eliminating the disparity between mental health and physical health coverage. Prior to this legislation, individuals seeking mental health or substance use disorder (SUD) treatment often faced significant […]