SB 295
Insurance Commissioner rule relating to mental health parity
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 295 authorizes the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to create a rule regarding mental health parity in insurance coverage. This rule will clarify that mental health and substance use disorder benefits must be covered at the same level as physical health benefits. The goal is to ensure equitable access to mental healthcare services through insurance plans. The bill focuses on establishing a regulatory framework for mental health parity.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to develop a legislative rule.
- The rule will address mental health parity.
- It relates to coverage of mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
- The rule is based on existing authority within the Insurance Code.
Who is affected
- Insurance companies
- Individuals with health insurance
- Mental health providers
- West Virginia residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a regulatory mechanism for enforcing mental health parity.
- Requires equal coverage for mental health and physical health benefits.
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