Mental Health Parity Laws

Mental Health Parity Laws are regulations that require insurance companies to provide the same level of coverage for mental health services as they do for physical health services. This means that if a health plan covers a physical illness, it must also cover mental health conditions, like depression or anxiety, without imposing stricter limits or higher costs. These laws aim to ensure equal treatment for mental health and physical health, helping to reduce stigma and encouraging individuals to seek necessary mental health care without facing unfair barriers.