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What is the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)?
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is a federal law that prevents group health plans and health insurance issuers from imposing less favorable limitations on mental health or substance use disorder benefits than on medical/surgical benefits.
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is a federal law that prevents group health plans and health insurance issuers from imposing less favorable limitations on mental health or substance use disorder benefits than on medical/surgical benefits.
Source: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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