Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

Jake's Law brings together mental health providers, advocates, patients, family members, and health insurers to help guide the implementation of mental health parity in Arizona.

Learn more at: difi.az.gov/consumers/mental-health-parity -law

Parity also applies to the rules regarding care management (prior authorization) and treatment limitations for MH/SUD benefits (such as deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limitations)

Learn more at: difi.az.gov/consumers/mental-health-parity

May is Wildfire Awareness Month. At DIFI, we are committed to a multi-agency approach to ensure Arizona is ready for the season ahead.

DIFI Leadership recently joined the Governor’s cabinet-level wildfire training exercise, strengthening inter-agency coordination for faster response and recovery. Additionally, we hosted the Fire Insurance Review Task Force with Director Torres of to focus on wildfire risk, community resilience, and maintaining insurance availability for Arizona consumers.

Are you wildfire-ready? Now is the time to review your policy and start preparing your home. Visit difi.az.gov for insurance resources and preparedness tips.

The Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) is a federal law requiring health plans to apply similar financial and treatment limits to mental health/ substance use disorder benefits as medical surgical benefits.

difi.az.gov/consumers/mental-health-parity

Insurance Fraud Awareness

Don't Just Toss It. Destroy documents containing identifying details before throwing them away.

Insurance Fraud Awareness

Be cautious about sharing personal information over the phone, online or through email.

Insurance Fraud Awareness

With health insurance, look for unfamiliar providers listed on your account.

Insurance Fraud Awareness

Always check insurance statements for unauthorized claims.

After an emergency, you may need to be self-reliant until help arrives. Even having access to copies of important documents can be helpful. Build your kit all at once or step-by-step. Start with what you already have at home; then shop for the rest, as needed.

www.ready.gov/kit

What is defensible space? It’s a buffer zone around your property designed to break the path of flames and minimize the impact of flying embers. Establishing this buffer helps harden your home against fire and creates the necessary clearance for emergency crews to work safely.