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DOL/EBSA |
RIN: 1210-AB30 |
Publication ID: Fall 2010 |
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Title: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act |
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Abstract: Pursuant to ERISA section 712, as amended by the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) (Pub. L. 110-343) enacted on October 8, 2008, the Department is developing regulatory guidance. |
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Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) |
Priority: Economically Significant |
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RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda |
Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
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Major: Yes |
Unfunded Mandates: No |
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CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) |
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Legal Authority: 29 USC 1185a |
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Additional Information: On February 2, 2010, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury published an interim final rule implementing MHPAEA. However, the provisions of the increased cost exemption under section 712(c)(2) were reserved and not addressed. The next action planned is an NPRM that will propose rules governing this exemption. |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined |
Government Levels Affected: None |
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Federalism: No |
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Included in the Regulatory Plan: No |
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RIN Data Printed in the FR: No |
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Related RINs: Related to 0938-AP65, Related to 1545-BJ05 |
Related Agencies: Joint: HHS/CMS, TREAS/IRS; |
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