Biden Administration Enhances Access to Mental Health Care for Privately Insured Americans

Monday, 9 September 2024, 08:28

Mental health care access is set to improve significantly as new rules by the Biden administration take effect on Jan. 1. These changes aim to eliminate financial barriers and align mental health coverage with standard health services. Furthermore, some rules concerning health costs will be implemented by 2026.
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Biden Administration Enhances Access to Mental Health Care for Privately Insured Americans

Mental Health Care Access Expansion

Beginning Jan. 1, Americans with private insurance will find it easier to access mental health and substance abuse care due to new federal rules announced recently. In a statement, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su emphasized the importance of mental health care as vital to the well-being of American workers. The new regulations aim to eliminate excess out-of-pocket costs and ensure that mental health coverage is treated equally to physical health care. However, some of these changes will not take effect until 2026, meaning continued advocacy is necessary.


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