An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to preventing discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder
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Summary
Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder; incorporates into state law federal enforcement rules set forth in the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
Key Provisions
Prohibits insurers from instituting unequal coverage limitations for mental health treatment compared to physical health treatment. Requires corporations that provide any benefits for a mental health condition to provide meaningful benefits for that condition in every classification in which medical or surgical benefits are provided.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
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