As applied in the context of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, what is the extent of equity in the comparison between physical health benefits and mental health (and substance use) benefits?
A) Equal benefits coverage and equal financial requirements and treatment limitations, but unequal cost-sharing
B) Equal benefits coverage, equal financial requirements and treatment limitations, and equal cost-sharing
C) Equal benefits coverage and equal cost-sharing, but unequal financial requirements and treatment limitations
D) Equal financial requirements and treatment limitations and equal cost-sharing, but unequal benefits coverage

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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 requires that insurance plans offer the same level of benefits for mental health and substance use treatment and services as they do for physical health, including equal benefits coverage, financial requirements, treatment limitations, and cost-sharing.

As Applied in the Context of the Mental Health Parity