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Behavioral Health Benefits in Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, 1997

Posted on June 16, 2009 12:07

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Topics: Employer-Sponsored Coverage | Managed Care | Mental Health | Parity | Substance Abuse

This study examines the state of behavioral health benefits in employer-sponsored health plans in 1997.  The study finds that at least 75 percent of such plans placed greater restrictions on M/SU benefits than on general medical coverage. 

Buck, J. A., Teich, J. L., Umland, B., & Stein, M. (1999) Behavioral health benefits in employer-sponsored health plans, 1997 (PDF | 177.88 KB). exit disclaimer small icon Health Affairs, 18(2): 67-78. 

Authors: Jeffrey A. Buck, Judith L. Teich, Beth Umland and Mitchell Stein


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