Ali Khawar

Decisions made during the first few months of the Trump administration do not inspire confidence in Ali Khawar for further protections for parity in coverage of mental health.

It is unclear whether Congress would pass a law to codify or expand on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act should the federal rule be appealed by the Trump administration, according to Ali Khawar.

The repeal of the federal rule could leave those with mental health and substance use disorders at risk of losing coverage for their treatment.

The Trump administration could consider all sides of the federal rule before making a permanent decision on its potential repeal.

Ali Khawar, former Department of Labor official, explains the original intent of a federal rule to reinforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act could be under threat as the Trump administration walks back enforcement.