Parity is the law. Insurance companies are required to provide
coverage for mental health, including substance use disorder
services, at the same level they cover physical health services.

Register for a Parity Workshop to learn about your rights.
Contact riparity@mhari.org for more information or
visit www.riparity.org.

Discrimination and Mental Health Parity
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

Did you know that health insurance is now required in the state
of Rhode Island? If you go without health coverage in 2020,
you might pay a penalty when you file your taxes in 2021.

HealthSource RI Individual Mandate

In 2019, the Mental Health Association held a series of
focus groups with mental health consumers and providers.
Read about our findings and recommendations in our
Parity Initiative Report.

RI PARITY INITIATIVE REPORT