Practice Update

Parity in the Spotlight

Full Mental Health Parity is Now Law

The mental health parity into law is a great step forward in the long fight to end insurance discrimination against those seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Summary of the New Parity Law

Details of the Wellstone-Domenici Parity Act, which will end health insurance benefits inequity between mental health/substance use disorders and medical/surgical benefits for group health plans with more than 50 employees.

The Wellstone-Dominici Mental Health Parity Act of 2008: Questions and Answers for Psychologists

The APA Practice Organization provides answers to questions from psychologists about the new Wellstone-Domenici Act and what it means for professional psychology.

In the Forefront of Advocacy

The APA Practice Organization, along with a broad coalition of organizations, was crucial in achieving this important legislative victory. Grassroots advocacy, direct lobbying on Capitol Hill and political giving helped gain the full mental health parity law.

A Letter from Dr. Katherine Nordal

Text of the letter that APA Executive Director for Professional Practice Katherine C. Nordal, PhD, sent to members immediately following the passage of mental health parity legislation, announcing the victory.