Number: RL33820
Title: The Mental Health Parity Act: A Legislative History
Authors: Ramya Sundararaman and C. Stephen Redhead, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides a detailed history of mental health parity legislation, including a discussion of bills introduced in each Congress, and accompanying legislative action, including hearings, markups, and floor votes. The legislation is in response to concerns about the coverage of mental health benefits in group health plans, which is often more restricted than the coverage of physical illness.
Pages: 20
Date: October 29, 2008