Insurance

How to Pay for Mental Health Services

The high cost of health care makes treatment out of reach for many people. Those who do not have health insurance — more than 38 million Americans — often avoid treatment entirely, because costs can be staggering.

Mental Health Insurance: are you covered?

As you begin to receive therapy, it is more important than ever to be informed about your health insurance plan. You don't want to find out too late that your coverage is lacking in certain areas. Unfortunately, since insurance policies are complicated, most people do not fully understand their coverage.

Mental Health Parity Act

The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, as the Mental Health Parity Act is officially known, forbids group health plans from discriminating between behavioral health & substance abuse benefits and other medical or surgical benefits.

Proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

The American Psychiatric Association has announced proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). DSM is the tome used by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to diagnose different conditions and to guide research.

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 interim rules

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 interim rules were issued by the Obama administration and showcased today on January 29, 2010. The law is officially known as the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

Top Ten Mental Health Parity Act Interim Rules

2010 will be an outstanding year for our mental health care system. The United States Congress passed HR 1424 — the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act.

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