Category Archives: Stay Informed


New Report: Parity Act has Varied Effect on Coverage and Access to Mental Health Benefits

Posted on January 25, 2012

GAO Report: Mental Health and Substance Use, Employers’ Insurance Coverage Maintained or Enhanced Since Parity Act, but Effect on Coverage on Enrollees Varied The Government Accountability Office recently completed an analysis of 30 studies on the effects of the Mental Health … Continue reading →

Limit on Outpatient Mental Health Visits Removed by Insurer

Posted on January 2, 2012

Maryland Parity Project recently filed an individual complaint with the Maryland Insurance Administration to protest a limit on outpatient mental health visits imposed by an insurer operating in Maryland’s small group market.  This limit has been removed.   According to the … Continue reading →