Data collection
Division 2 of TDI's parity rules at 28 TAC Chapter 21, Subchapter P, requires issuers to submit data annually, using the MH/SUD Parity Rule Division 2 Data Collection Reporting Form.
Data must be submitted to HealthParity@tdi.texas.gov by July 1, 2024. Any questions regarding the data collection requirements may also be sent to HealthParity@tdi.texas.gov.
Rule
TDI rules related to mental health and substance use disorder parity are at 28 TAC Chapter 21, Subchapter P. TDI adopted the rule on August 18, with an effective date of September 7, 2021. The rule adoption is available on TDI’s rule page. Templates for completing the parity compliance analyses required by Division 3 of the rule are below.
- Division 3 QTL Parity Compliance Analysis - must be completed (and available upon request) 180 days following the rule's effective date, i.e., March 6, 2022.
- Division 3 NQTL Parity Compliance Analysis - refer to the due dates for completing the analyses in 28 TAC 21.2432. Note also similar requirements in 42 USC 300gg-26(a)(8), due February 10, 2021, and federal FAQ #45 related to those requirements.
Historical resources
- The 87th Texas Legislature enacted HB 2595, effective September 1, 2021.
- The Texas Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Strategic Plan (developed by the now-disbanded MHCSUD Parity Work Group) was published in August 2021.
- TDI published a proposed rule on February 19, 2021.
- TDI published an informal draft rule to implement HB 10 on June 16 and hosted a stakeholder meeting on June 30.
- TDI published a Study of Mental Health Parity to Better Understand Consumer Experiences with Accessing Care in August of 2018.
- The 85th Texas Legislature enacted HB 10 in 2017
Additional resources
How to get help with a mental health issue
HHS Ombudsman for behavioral health
Information on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity for Medicaid and CHIP Plans
Federal Self-Compliance Tool for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)