Behavioral health parity
Pervasive disparities in access to in-network care continue
In April 2024, Research Triangle Iinstitute (RTI) International released a report entitled “Pervasive Disparities in Access to In-Network Care Continue.”
The Mental Health Parity and Addictions Equity Act of 2008 requires that health plans not make it harder to access in-network mental health and substance use disorder benefits than comparable medical/surgical benefits. The RTI report provides data showing that this is not happening.
Here is a link to the full report: https://www.rti.org/publication/behavioral-health-parity-pervasive-disparities-access-network-care-continue
Mark, T. L., & Parish, W. J. (2024). Behavioral health parity – Pervasive disparities in access to in-network care continue. RTI International.
