I just received word from our insurance company on their plan design change for 2010 and mental health parity. Our mental health benefits go from the regular percentage coverage up to $50 reimbursement per visit to: regular percentage coverage and after 12 visits, the provider has to send in a pre-certification for insurance company review.

Have you had your mental health benefits changed for 2010 to meet the mental health parity rules?

Insurance company must review their benefits regular percentage coverage and both parties must agree the said terms and policies including the benefits covered.