The Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 and the Affordable Care Act of 2010 aim to ensure equality in benefits for medical/surgical and mental health needs of insured Americans.
Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 and the Affordable Care Act of 2010 serve to ensure equality in benefits for both medical/surgical and mental health needs for insured Americans. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the ACA strive to provide parity in coverage for mental health services, requiring equal benefits to be provided for mental health and physical health issues.
These legislative acts aim to address the historical limitations in mental health coverage, ensuring that individuals have access to necessary mental health and addiction treatment without facing disproportionate restrictions in benefits or expenses.
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