Although MPHAEA has expaned coverage for MH/SUD, there is still work to be done to educate the public, close the loopholes and come up with a plan to cover the difference betweeen medical care and behavioral care.
Social Work Implications
Mental Health Addiction Equity Act
- Patient Navigation
- Care Coordination
- Behavioral Health Treatment
Group 7: Katie Bendel, Monica Lechuga & Marleene Wible
University of Texas at Arlington
Conclusion
Analysis of Policy
Comparative analysis
References
- Succcessful in expanding coverage or millions of people
- Federally mandated, all states must comply
- There are too many loopholes
- Insurance companies determine what is considered medically necessary (ultimate control)
- Inadequete reinforcement of the policy
- complication in defining uniformity between MH diagnosis and medical care plans
Oregon Mental Health Parity (2007)
- financial equivalence
- no restrictions
- small percentage increased spending
(McConnell, Ridgely & McCarty, 2012)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service
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Problem
Policy Description
Analysis Framework
Lack of affordable, accessible mental health and substance abuse services
Stigmas related to mental health services prevent some from seeking care
Limitations with the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996
MHPAEA requires insurance companies to provide equal benefits for mental health and substance abuse treatment as medical and surgical benefits.
- Policy description
- Problem
- Analysis of the Policy
- Comparative analysis
- Social Work Implications
- Conclusion