What is Blue Cross of Idaho doing to respond to the Mental Health Parity Act?
Beginning with November 1, 2009 renewals, Blue Cross of Idaho will assist groups that provide MHSA benefits to ensure they’re compliant with the Mental Health Parity Act. Even though the Act only requires parity for groups with 50 or more employees, Blue Cross of Idaho will apply the changes in MHSA coverage to groups of any size. We believe the Act fits Blue Cross of Idaho’s goal as a wellness company by closing the gap between MHSA benefits and general medical and surgical benefits. With that in mind, we have developed a new behavioral health management program within our Medical Quality Management Department. The program will help members focus on their overall health by providing resources to address MHSA related issues.
