The Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (SBHPA): An Enormous Step Forward in Mental Health Parity

The Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (SBHPA) was a major step toward mental health parity in the US. Before its passage, many Americans, especially those with ERISA-based health plans, were not protected by federal and state mental health parity laws. This article describes the history of mental health parity and what people can do to advocate for themselves.

Advocacy, Len's PicksLen Lantz, MDDecember 28, 2020The Psychiatry ResourceMental Health, Wellness, Suicide, Treatment, Positive, Advocacy, FDA, Discrimination, ERISA, Insurance, Justice, Parity, Psychiatry, Stigma, Legislation, SBHPA Comments

ERISA – the Enemy of Mental Health Parity

This article has been archived as it is no longer has current information due to the passage of the Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (SBHPA) on 12.27.2020. For an up-to-date article on mental health parity and the SBHPA, please see my article titled, “The Strengthening Behavioral Health Parity Act (SBHPA): An Enormous Step Forward in Mental Health Parity.”

AdvocacyLen Lantz, MDJanuary 19, 2020The Psychiatry ResourceAnxiety, Depression, Suicide, Mental Health Parity, Parity, Insurance, ERISAComment

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