HB 4248
Relating to authorizing the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mental health parity.
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to create a rule that ensures mental health coverage is treated the same as physical health coverage by insurance companies. The rule will address parity in mental health benefits, aiming to ensure individuals have equal access to mental health services. This legislation builds upon existing authority to regulate insurance practices within the state. It focuses specifically on mental health parity.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to develop a legislative rule.
- The rule will address mental health parity.
- The rule aims to ensure equal coverage for mental health services.
- The rule is based on existing authority related to insurance regulation.
Who is affected
- Insurance companies
- Individuals with mental health conditions
- West Virginia residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a mechanism for enforcing mental health parity.
- Requires insurance companies to provide equal coverage for mental and physical health services.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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