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Biden Administration Finalizes Rules for Equal Mental Health Coverage for 175 Million Americans

Sep 9, 2024, 01:25 PM

The Biden Administration has finalized new regulations to ensure that the 175 million Americans with private health insurance have access to affordable mental health services. The new rules, released under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury, aim to boost compliance with federal laws requiring that mental health and substance use disorder treatments receive the same level of coverage as physical health care. President Biden emphasized that there should be no distinction between physical injuries and mental illnesses, underscoring the administration's commitment to equitable healthcare access.