Mental health parity mandates require insurers to cover behavioral health services at the same level as medical and surgical care. On paper, that sounds fair. …
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Network Adequacy for Mental Health: Challenges in Ensuring Access to Providers
The U.S. insurance system has made significant strides in mandating mental health parity—requiring insurers to cover behavioral health treatment at the same level as medical …
Expanding Coverage: New Mandates for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
The landscape of US health insurance is shifting rapidly. New federal and state mandates are expanding coverage for mental health and substance use treatment, aiming …
How the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Impacts Plan Design?
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) fundamentally reshapes how employer-sponsored health plans structure benefits. It requires that financial requirements (deductibles, copays) and …
Understanding Mental Health Parity Laws and Their Enforcement in Insurance
Mental health parity laws require health insurers to cover mental health and substance use disorder benefits at equal or better levels than medical and surgical …
The Future of Medicare Advantage: Telehealth, Chronic Care Management, and More
Medicare Advantage plans are evolving faster than ever. Enrollment surges year after year as beneficiaries seek lower costs, extra benefits, and more flexibility. At the …
Star Ratings and Plan Quality: Why Consumers Should Pay Attention
When choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, most consumers focus on premiums and copays. But there’s a far more powerful indicator of value: star ratings. These …
How Medicare Advantage Plans Are Using Value-based Care to Improve Outcomes?
The rapid growth of Medicare Advantage is no accident. As climate change drives up property insurance premiums across the US, seniors face mounting financial pressure. …
Innovative Benefits in Medicare Advantage: Dental, Vision, and Beyond
Medicare Advantage plans are no longer just about medical coverage. In 2025, these plans compete fiercely by offering dental, vision, hearing, and even wellness perks. …
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Surges: What’s Driving the Shift from Traditional Medicare
Medicare Advantage enrollment has reached record highs, with over half of all Medicare beneficiaries now choosing private plans over Original Medicare. This seismic shift isn’t …