While the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) has been the law of the land for more than 16 years, its implementing rules and regulations have continued to evolve. The latest compliance requirements may not be as disruptive as initially expected, but health plans and plan sponsors should prepare for meaningful changes as 2025 begins. In this white paper, we discuss:
- Background on MHPAEA
- Subtle changes to comparative analysis requirements
- New requirements for collection and measurement of outcomes data
- Broadened responsibilities and new certification requirements for fiduciaries
- Other technical updates and clarifications
- What plans should do next