The NYSPA Report: New Federal Parity Law May Expand Coverage for Mental Illness in New York

• By: Rachel A. Fernbach, Esq. Seth P. Stein, Esq. Barry B. Perlman, MD Richard Gallo
• July 1st, 2009
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This edition of the NYSPA Report discusses the impact that new federal parity legislation may have on the coverage of mental health and substance abuse services in New York State. The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, signed into law on October 3, 2008,...