Page title
Search SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products
Store Facets Summary
- Clear all filters
- Remove Public Health Professionals
- Remove Guidelines or Manual
- Remove Resource Guide
- Remove People with Substance Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group
- Remove Families
- Remove Access to Care
- Remove Health Disparities
- Remove Risk Communication
- Remove Mental Health
- Remove Awareness
Main page content
The Essential Aspects of Parity: A Training Tool for Policymakers
Published: April 2022
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.