The Biden administration finalized a new rule that says mental health and substance use disorder care on private insurance plans should be covered at the same level as physical health benefits.
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The Biden administration finalized a new rule that says mental health and substance use disorder care on private insurance plans should be covered at the same level as physical health benefits.
Mandatory Credit: Samuel Corum/AFP/Getty Images/File via CNN Newsource

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White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care

The Biden administration announced a final rule on Monday meant to expand access and lower costs for care for mental health and substance use disorders. Most provisions in the rule will apply to group health plans and health insurance issuers for plan years starting January 1 or after.