Organization & Financing

Parity

SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie on Mental Health Parity and the President's New Freedom Commission - May 23, 2002
Charles Curie, administrator of SAMHSA, discusses the mental health parity as it relates to the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health.

SAMHSA Report on Parity
The Costs and Effects of Parity for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Insurance Benefits. (March 1998)

Mental Health Parity Act Summary
This summary gives a brief, but detailed overview of the Mental Health Parity Act, including who will be affected and how.

Mental Health Parity Act of 1996
This is the full text of the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996.

Mental Health Parity; Interim Rules
HIPAA Mental Health Parity Act; Proposed Rule. (December 1997)

Press Release
New Study Examines Expansion Of Mental Health/Substance Abuse Insurance Benefits. (March 24, 1998)

Consumer Questions and Answers on the Mental Health Parity Act
This fact sheet explains what the Mental Health Parity Act does and how it will affect consumers of mental health services.

Employer Questions and Answers on the Mental Health Parity Act
This fact sheet explains how the Mental Health Parity Act will affect businesses that provide insurance for their employees.

Press Release
SAMHSA Study Shows Impact of Mental Health Parity Act Largely Positive. (March 30, 1999)

Effects of the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996
This report provides information on the effects of the Federal Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA), which became effective on January 1, 1998.

Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Bibliography
This bibliography contains citations and summaries of selected articles addressing behavioral health insurance parity.