Mental health parity: National and state perspectives 2001: A report to the Florida Legislature

Authors

Bruce Lubostsky Levin, University of South FloridaFollow
Ardis Hanson, University of South FloridaFollow
Richard D. Coe, New College of FloridaFollow

Document Type

Task Force Report

Publication Date

7-2001

Keywords

policy analysis, research, mental health parity, public policy, Bruce Levin

Abstract

The federal Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 requires insurers to offer the same benefits for mental disorders and substance abuse as they would for physical disorders, including any annual or lifetime limitations and restrictions placed upon such coverage. This report examines actuarial studies, the current state of parity legislation across the nation, cost of treatment issues, and the impact on Florida should parity legislation be passed.

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Scholar Commons Citation

Levin, B. L.; Hanson, A.,& Coe, R. D. (2000). Mental health parity: National and state perspectives: A report to the Florida legislature. Tampa, FL: The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute.