The United States Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury issued Sept. 9 a set of final rules on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008. As an update, the regulations clarify that disorders, such as eating disorders, autism spectrum disorder and gender dysphoria, are considered mental health conditions under the current standards and are protected under the new rule. Telehealth benefits must also be included when assessing MHPAEA compliance.
Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.