On June 25, CMS released a planning grant open to all states to address treatment access and capacity building for Medicaid providers to deliver SUD recovery services. It leans on states to implement ongoing assessment of SUD treatment needs with a focus on recruitment, training, … Read More
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The CHIP Mental Health Parity Act – What States Must Know
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On June 12, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce amended title XXI of the Social Security Act “to ensure access to mental health services for children under the Children’s Health Insurance Program” for all States. It specifically directed all states’ CHIP programs to … Read More
New FAQ Release on Parity
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SAE remains at the forefront of parity compliance and is experienced with the evaluation, monitoring and enforcement of access to care for mental health and addiction treatments. SAE’s parity experts have worked closely with state governance entities and directly with health plan administrators to understand … Read More
HANYS Hosts SAE’s Presentation On Managing Utilization Review In Light Of Parity
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Early this month, SAE headed to Tarrytown, New York to present at the Behavioral Health and Primary Care Strategies, Weapons, and Tactics (SWAT) conference, hosted by Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). This year’s SWAT program, Strategies for Success, was designed to provide guidance on … Read More
National Guidance From CMS And SAMHSA With Parity Defined For Consumers
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Minority Health and the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released a guidance on how to communicate about social and behavioral health services to consumers. The Roadmap provides clear steps for … Read More
Mental Health Parity Under The ACA And Cures Act
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The 21st Century Cures Act, signed by President Obama on December 13, 2016, requires the Department of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services to solicit public responses and feedback on how to improve disclosures of health plan benefits in compliance with the Mental Health … Read More
Helping You Adjust To The Managed Care Environment
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Although behavioral health Parity has been required of insurers and managed care organizations for the better part of the past 10 years, there is substantial evidence that payers have not fully implemented policies and practices consistent with parity requirements. Since 2014, SAE has functioned as … Read More
HANYS Hosts SAE’s Webinar Addressing the Mental Health Parity Act!
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On April 5, the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) hosted a Webinar presented by SAE & Associates titled: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA): Improving Patient Care & the Bottom Line! During the presentation, SAE’s Independent Compliance Administrator (ICA) team provides … Read More