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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
3.B.
Special Employee Benefit Trust Board Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/11/2022
- Department Head:
- Maria Munoz
- Submitted By:
- Maria Barajas Gutierrez, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Department
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Exclusive Behavioral Health and to rescind the $500.00 copay approved at the Trust Board meeting held on April 13, 2022. (Susan Posada, Broker and Consultant)
SUMMARY:
The federal Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 as amended requires offering mental health benefits including hospitalization at the same level of benefits as any other condition. To comply with Mental Health Parity requirements, Ms. Posada is recommending removing the $500 Copay and allowing for 100% coverage.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO RESCIND THE $500 COPAY FOR EXCLUSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN TO COMPLY WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact:
N/A