An Act creating parity for mental and behavioral health services
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that mental and behavioral health services are treated the same as physical health services under health insurance coverage. It seeks to eliminate cost-sharing requirements, such as copays and deductibles, for these services, and to expand access to mental healthcare. The legislation intends to promote equitable access to mental health care by aligning it with the standards applied to other medical services. This would help reduce financial barriers to receiving necessary mental health treatment.
Key provisions
- Eliminates cost-sharing (copays, deductibles) for mental and behavioral health services.
- Requires health plans to cover mental and behavioral health services at the same level as physical health services.
- Expands access to mental healthcare services.
- Addresses disparities in coverage for mental and behavioral health.
- Promotes parity in insurance coverage for mental and behavioral health.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking mental and behavioral health services
- Health insurance companies
- Mental health providers
- Patients
- Healthcare systems
Notable changes
- This bill would change how health insurance plans cover mental and behavioral health services.
- It aims to align coverage with physical health services, eliminating financial barriers.
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