Application of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act to Medicaid MCOs, CHIP, and Alternative Benefit (Benchmark) Plans
Guidance for : This letter provides guidance on the applicability of the requirements under the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA, Pub.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 16, 2013
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