Mental Health Parity

If you are in crisis, please call 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires health insurers and group health plans to provide the same level of benefits for mental and/or substance use treatment and services provided for medical/surgical care.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding MHPAEA.

MHPAEA FAQ

The differences between appeals and complaints and the documentation needed.

Healthcare Appeals & Consumer Complaints

Learn more about Jake's Law and Governor Ducey's commitment to mental health for the State of Arizona.

Jake's Law

Information on how the advisory committee is working to guide the implementation of mental health parity in Arizona.

Mental Health Parity Advisory Committee

Mental Health Parity Resources

Mental Health Resources

A list of words and definations in relationship to MHPAEA

Glossary

Proclamation of Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2021

Proclamation

Rules Activity Regarding Mental Health Parity

MHPAEA Rules Activity

MHPAEA Community Brochure

View and Download

Mental Health Parity Report - 2022

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INSURERS - NQTL Reporting Requirments

Mental Health Parity Reporting