HB 2770
Requiring the Public Employees Agency and other health insurance providers to provide mental health parity
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Public Employees Insurance Agency and other health insurance providers in West Virginia to provide mental health parity with medical and surgical procedures. It mandates coverage for prevention, screening, and treatment of behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders, ensuring these services are covered to the same extent as physical illnesses. The bill also requires annual reporting and rulemaking to ensure compliance and includes provisions for addressing nonparticipating providers.
Key provisions
- Requires the Public Employees Insurance Agency and other health insurance providers to provide mental health parity.
- Mandates coverage for prevention, screening, and treatment of behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders.
- Requires coverage to be no less extensive than for physical illnesses.
- Includes coverage for unhealthy alcohol use, substance use, and depression screening.
- Requires annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance on parity compliance.
- Establishes procedures for authorizing treatment with nonparticipating providers.
- Specifies requirements for addressing nonquantitative treatment limitations.
- Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit an annual report detailing parity compliance.
Who is affected
- Public Employees of West Virginia
- Health Insurance Providers (including the Public Employees Insurance Agency)
- Individuals covered by health insurance plans in West Virginia
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