Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA): The Basics and Final Rules

In September 2024, the Departments published final rules titled “Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).” These rules specifically relate to the requirements surrounding Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs), including the comparative analysis requirement established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021). Please join us for an overview of these final rules.

To help you better navigate the new MHPAEA rules, the Regulatory & Legislative Strategy group will discuss:

• Content requirements for the NQTL comparative analysis
• Requirements that apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026
• Action plan for employers seeking to comply with the MHPAEA rules

This program has been approved for 1.0 HRCI and SHRM credit.