A new survey reported by Axios shows that workers with mental health needs are twice as likely as others to face barriers to care, even when they have insurance. One in three respondents said providers refused to accept their insurance, underscoring that coverage alone does not guarantee access to treatment. These findings point to the continued importance of mental health parity in ensuring care is available when and where people need it.
URAC’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Accreditation helps health plans move beyond compliance by providing a clear framework to align with federal and state parity laws. Tools like URAC’s ParityManager™ support organizations in assessing coverage, documenting processes and testing for parity. Earlier this year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota became the first two health plans in the nation to earn URAC’s Parity Accreditation, showing how health plans can lead the way in advancing access to mental health care.
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- Learn more about the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Accreditation
- Read about the first organizations to achieve the URAC Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Accreditation here
