- Updated: Illinois prescriptive authority law enacted
On June 25, the governor of Illinois signed landmark legislation (SB 2187) authorizing licensed clinical psychologists, with advanced, specialized training, to prescribe certain medications for the treatment of mental health disorders.
- APA Practice Organization addresses provider non-discrimination issue
Current guidelines could restrict provider participation and limit beneficiary access to services.
- Rhode Island passes parity law; other state advocacy highlights
The law reinforces the requirement of health insurers to treat mental health and substance use disorders under the same terms and conditions as other illnesses.
