Becker's Healthcare March 4, 2025
State lawmakers are eyeing tougher mental health parity requirements for insurers.
In Georgia, state lawmakers are considering legislation to increase enforcement of a mental health parity law enacted in 2022, the Georgia Recorder reported March 3. The bill would create a panel to review complaints over insurance coverage of mental healthcare, and require providers to report suspected violations by insurers.
Lawmakers in other states have introduced legislation to toughen enforcement of laws requiring insurers to provide equal coverage for behavioral health and physical health services. In February, the Colorado House of Representatives passed legislation codifying federal mental health standards into state laws. The bill would also require insurers to use “evidence-based” criteria for mental health coverage decisions.
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