In most cases, yes. According to the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) and subsequent amendments, health insurance plans are required to offer mental health and substance use treatment benefits in a manner that is “no more restrictive” than limitations to medical and surgical benefits.  So […]

In most cases, yes. In the state of North Carolina, medicaid beneficiaries are permitted to have psychological assessments without the need of referral or prior authorization. There are some limitations, such as how often or how much can be assessed, but with a referral question in mind such as “Is my child autistic?”, “Do I […]