Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits

New Resource: Know Your Rights Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits SAMHSA and the U.S. Department of Labor have produced a new resource to inform individuals about their rights under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). "Know Your Rights: Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits" is an online and printable brochure that provides examples of common limits placed on mental health and substance use disorder benefits and services that are now subject to parity. The brochure also provides consumers with tips on finding information about their health plan benefits and coverage, and informs consumers on their right to appeal a claim if denied. Download the Brochure See SAMHSA's webpage on MHPAEA for more information. � � Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane | Rockville, MD 20852 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)��|��www.samhsa.gov��|��Privacy SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities Forwarded this by a friend? Subscribe and join over 250,000 people receiving the latest on substance use and mental health. Copyright � 2016. All rights reserved.

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