Mental Health, Parity in Coverage for Patients

See also:
Mental Health, Physician Responsibility
Health Plans
Mental Health Care Services by Family Physicians (Position Paper)

The AAFP supports parity of health insurance coverage for patients, regardless of medical or mental health diagnosis. Health care plans should cover mental health care under the same terms and conditions as that provided for other medical care. (1998) (April Board 2009-Reaffirmed)