Mental Health Parity MCO Helpdesk Tool Technical Assistance

2026-11-03

The Department requires a contractor to provide technical assistance to users of the URAC Parity Manager Tool to assist the Department in addressing questions regarding use of the tool for reporting information and compliance with MPHAEA . Information gathered using the URAC Parity Manager Tool will assist the Department preparation of its next parity report to CMS and facilitate an evaluation of MCO compliance with the MHPAEA . The selected contractor shall provide technical assistance to inform the Department ’ s parity analyses and suggested corrective actions . The selected contractor shall have specific knowledge of the URAC Parity Manager Tool , and the reports it generates , including but not limited to specific knowledge of compliance requirements for Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , as amended ( 29 U . S . C . § 794d ). The selected contractor shall have specific knowledge of the compliance requirements for the Final Rule of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act ( MHPAEA ) and the Final Rule on the Application of Mental Health Parity Requirements to Coverage Offered by Medicaid Managed Care Organizations ( MCOs ), the Children ’ s Health Insurance Program ( CHIP ), and Alternative Benefit Plans ( ABPs ). Post Graduate degree ( masters , doctorate , etc .) required . Juris Doctor ( JD ) preferred , but not required . Bar admission not required . Preference shall be given to contractors who are located within the continental United States .

Maryland

2026-05-02