This document provides an overview of essential information necessary for understanding mental health and substance use disorder parity and how to implement and comply with federal parity laws. This guide applies to parity laws in employer-sponsored health plans and group and individual insurance.

There are protections in federal law, collectively known as “parity,” which are designed to ensure that certain types of health plans cover mental and substance use disorders no less generously than they cover other health issues. This resource can guide you to helpful materials and places.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging parents to talk with their children about alcohol and other substances.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging educators to talk with their students about alcohol and other substances.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging parents to talk with their children about alcohol and other substances.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging parents to talk with their children about alcohol and other substances.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging parents to talk with their children about alcohol and other substances.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging parents to talk with their children about alcohol and other substances.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging parents to talk with their children about alcohol and other substances.

A postcard-sized print public service announcement encouraging parents to talk with their children about alcohol.