White House Announces New Rule to Expand Mental Health Care Access and Lower Costs

Sep 9, 2024, 04:18 PM

The White House has announced a new rule aimed at ensuring Americans have equal access to mental health and substance use benefits, similar to physical health benefits. President Biden and Vice President Harris are spearheading this initiative to address the growing mental health crisis. The new rule aims to expand access and lower costs for mental health and substance use treatment, making these services more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans. Several members of Congress, including Rep. David Trone, Rep. Paul Tonko, and Rep. Ami Bera, have expressed their support for this effort, emphasizing the importance of mental health parity. This historic move is part of RecoveryMonth and will benefit Coloradoans and patients nationwide.