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Do State Parity Laws Reduce the Financial Burden on Families of Children with Mental Health Care Needs?

Posted on December 15, 2008 16:37

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Topics: Access/Barriers | Children & Adolescents | Cost-effectiveness | Employer-Sponsored Coverage | Legislation (State & Local) | Mental Health | Parity | State Data

This study assessed the effects of state parity laws on the families of children with mental health care needs.  The authors determined that living in a state with parity laws lowered financial burdens and conclude that state parity laws provide real financial benefits to families of mentally ill children.   

Barry, C. L., & Busch, S. H. (2007). Do state parity laws reduce the financial burden on families of children with mental health care needs? Health Services Research, 42(3 Pt 1): 1061-84.  DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2006.00650.x http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/117996585/abstractexit disclaimer small icon

Authors: Colleen L. Barry, Susan H. Busch


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