MENTAL HEALTH PARITY

Mental health parity is the equal treatment of mental health conditions in comparison to physical ailments in insurance plans and healthcare. The Mental Health Parity Act is legislation signed into United States law on September 26, 1996 that requires annual or lifetime dollar limits on mental health benefits to be no lower than any such dollar limits for medical and surgical benefits offered by a group health plan.

Beyond A Buddy is dedicated to the establishment of true parity between mental and physical health care. The advancement of legislation designed to enhance and increase the services provided to those with mental health related challenges is paramount as we pursue true parity.

Every January, we release our policy priorities and legislative agenda for the year…stay tuned!