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Mental health parity: A top enforcement priority in 2025

Mental health parity: A top enforcement priority in 2025

Mental health parity compliance is in the spotlight and employers need to stay ahead of evolving regulations. The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has made enforcing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) one of its top priorities — but what does that mean for your organization? 

With nearly 25% of EBSA’s enforcement program dedicated to finding noncompliant health plans, businesses must ensure they meet parity requirements or risk costly penalties. 

[Download the full report now] 

What’s inside our full compliance bulletin? 

  • Key takeaways from EBSA’s latest report; 

  • how the new MHPAEA final rule impacts employer-sponsored health plans in 2025 and beyond; and 

  • steps employers should take to avoid violations and improve compliance. 

Download the full report now to ensure your health plan meets MHPAEA requirements and stays compliant. 

Need employee benefits guidance? 

Navigating mental health parity regulations is just one part of managing a comprehensive employee benefits strategy. At TruePlan Benefit and Retirement Advisors, we help businesses create cost-effective, compliant benefits packages that attract and retain top talent. Learn more about our employee benefits solutions. 

This content is for informational purposes only. It has been partially generated from an AI language model, which may not always be exhaustive or tailored to individual circumstances. We encourage you to contact one of our experts for more information. We assume no liability arising from any use of this content.

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