Parity Champions Representatives Kennedy and Ramstad persist in the parity battle. Both were sponsors of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and were instrumental in its passage. At a lunch on March 14th at the National Press Club, Kennedy and Ramstad pledged their commitment to stay involved in the fight for final regulations to ensure the bill is implemented appropriately. You can watch video from the Luncheon presented by CSpan.
The luncheon was the kickoff to planned field hearings that will take place around the country this year to put a face to the discrimination still occurring. Kennedy and Ramstad have urged advocates, consumers, and providers to get engaged for the final push to implement the law. The field hearings are an effort to pressure HHS and DOL to issue final regulations for this landmark law. Tentative dates for the field hearings include:
April 26- Kalamazoo, MI
May 22- Los Angeles/San Diego, CA
June 26- DC Metro
July 17- Minneapolis, MN
We will have more information on the field hearings as they progress, including the June 26th hearing in this region. If you are interested in participating in the June 26th hearing, please Contact Us. Stay up to date on this and other parity issues by Sign Up for Alerts.