Employers need to rethink access to mental health and recovery care

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  • Key Insight: See why 73% of employers report rising demand for behavioral health and substance services.
  • What’s at Stake: Employees in acute psychiatric crises face prolonged delays for critical inpatient hospital beds.
  • Forward Look: Expect employers to utilize off-cycle enrollment when introducing new mental health benefits.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Most employers have seen a rise in the use of mental health and substance use disorder services, but timely access to care remains a critical issue.

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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