Legal Repository
Need to know a basic summary of some of the federal and state legal statutes surrounding behavioral health? Whether it's the Americans with Disabilities Act, HIPAA, regulations for sober living, or more, NBHAP has you covered. Our Legal Repository (only for NBHAP members) gets you the basics on these statutes.
Affordable Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”)
Subject Matter: Insurance coverage Jurisdiction: Federal Citations: 42 U.S. Code § 18001 et seq. including 42 U.S. Code § 18022 (Essential Health Benefits) Summary: Federal legislation that, among other things, mandated that mental health and addiction treatments are...
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Subject Matter: Legal protections for persons with substance use disorders Jurisdiction: Federal Citations: 28 CFR Parts 35 (title II) and 36 (title III) Summary: Federal civil rights law that prohibits discriminations against individuals with legally recognized...
Fair Housing Act (FHA)
Subject Matter: Legal protections for persons with substance use disorders Jurisdiction: Federal Citations: 42 U.S. Code Sections 3601-3619 Summary: Federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on legally protected characteristics like disability, race,...
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