S 780
An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that mental health treatments are covered by disability insurance policies at the same level as physical health treatments. Currently, there may be disparities in how mental and physical health services are covered, and this legislation seeks to address this inequity. It intends to establish parity between mental and physical health benefits within disability insurance plans. The bill is designed to improve access to mental healthcare for individuals with disabilities.
Key provisions
- Requires disability insurance policies to cover mental health services at the same level as physical health services.
- Addresses potential disparities in coverage for mental and physical health treatments.
- Promotes equal access to mental healthcare for individuals with disabilities.
- Focuses on ensuring parity within existing disability insurance plans.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Disability insurance policyholders
- Insurance companies
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Establishes parity between mental and physical health coverage.
- Addresses a potential gap in coverage for mental health services within disability insurance.
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsors
Joan B. Lovely
Michael J. Barrett
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Bill S.780 194th (Current)
An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.780
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 8/28/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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