NY: Timothy's Law for Parity-Based Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage

Timothy's Law goes beyond the Federal Mental Health Act, enacted in 1996 and renewed again in 2002, to completely eliminate discriminatory and unequal insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse services by insurance companies in New York State.

Timothy's Law mandates that insurance providers covering any health care services in New York must also provide coverage for mental health and substance abuse services, and that coverage and cost must be 'on par' with all other health care services covered under such policy. 

Visit the link below to learn more about Timothly's Law and to get involved in the The Timothy's Law Coalition (TLC).

http://www.timothyslaw.org/index.htm