Mental Health Parity Developments: Navigating the ERIC Lawsuit and DOJ Enforcement Pause

In the first half of 2025, several pivotal developments involving the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) have emerged that carry significant implications for employers, including tribes and middle-market organizations. A high-profile lawsuit by the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), a request by federal agencies to pause enforcement, and ongoing litigation involving Anthem all […]