Final Rules Released: What They Mean for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits

Previously published in Healthcare News and Healthcare Michigan On Sept. 9, 2024, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (collectively “the Departments”) released final rules strengthening and clarifying the rules previously set forth in the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). These new rules signify the Departments’ commitment to enforcing existing mental …