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DOL/EBSA RIN: 1210-AB30 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act  
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. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1185a   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  as per MHPAEA section 512(d)  10/08/2009 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information  04/28/2009  74 FR 19155   
Request for Information Comment Period End  05/28/2009    
Interim Final Rule  02/02/2010  75 FR 5410   
Interim Final Rule Effective  04/05/2010    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  05/03/2010    
Final Rule  To Be Determined    
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.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 0938-AP65, Related to 1545-BJ05  Related Agencies: Joint: HHS/CMS, TREAS/IRS; 
Agency Contact:
Amy J. Turner
Director, Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance
Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Room N5677, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5653,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-8335
Fax:202 219-1942