Mental Health Parity Benefits 2010

[Guest Marie]

I just received word from our insurance company on their plan design change for 2010 and mental health parity. Our mental health benefits go from the regular percentage coverage up to $50 reimbursement per visit to: regular percentage coverage and after 12 visits, the provider has to send in a pre-certification for insurance company review.

Have you had your mental health benefits changed for 2010 to meet the mental health parity rules?

[Guest jan06n]

Insurance company must review their benefits regular percentage coverage and both parties must agree the said terms and policies including the benefits covered.