06/04/2010
New federal Mental Health Parity rules could lead to plan changes for some groups
The government recently released rules pertaining to the federal Mental Health Parity
law that will go into effect on July 1, 2010. The law impacts new and renewing groups
of 51+, changing how health plans administer mental health and substance abuse
benefits.
Our standard Asuris EmbarkSM, Asuris VantageSM, Asuris MotivateSM and Asuris HSA
2.0SM plans and prescription drug benefits already comply
with the new rules, so no changes are required.
However, since the customization of up-front benefits could cause non-compliance with
the law, we are thoroughly reviewing all groups of 100+ with effective dates of July
1, 2010, and later. Your Asuris sales executive will contact you if any changes need
to be made to a client's plan.
In addition, the law requires Embark groups of 100+ with the Expanded Office Services
Rider to waive the deductible for outpatient mental health and outpatient substance
abuse treatment.
If you have any questions, please talk to your Asuris Sales contact.
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