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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AU93 Publication ID: Fall 2021 
Title: ●Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CMS-9902) 
Abstract:

This rule would propose amendments to the final rules implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, taking into account the amendments to the law enacted by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 116-260, Division BB, title II    Pub. L. 110-343, secs. 511 to 512   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

There have been a number of legislative enactments related to MHPAEA since issuance of the 2014 final rules, including the 21st Century Cures Act, the Support Act, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.  This rule would propose amendments to the final rules and incorporate examples and modifications to account for this legislation and previously issued guidance.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

The Department of Health and Human Services regulations are adopted pursuant to the authority contained in sections 2701 through 2763, 2791, 2792, 2794, 2799A-1 through 2799B-9 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-63, 300gg-91, 300gg-92, 300gg-94, 300gg-139), as amended.

Alternatives:

Not yet determined. 

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Not yet determined. 

Risks:

Not yet determined. 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/2022 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State 
Federalism: Yes 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related Agencies: Joint: DOL/EBSA, TREAS/IRS; 
Agency Contact:
Lindsey Murtagh
Director, Division of Regulations and Policy
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:301 492-4106
Email: lindsey.murtagh@cms.hhs.gov