CHIP Mental Health Parity Act

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Bill Number

S 2253

Introduced

Dec 19, 2017

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8165-8166)

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Topics

Child health Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Health Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care Mental health Poverty and welfare assistance Women's health

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Summary

CHIP Mental Health Parity Act

This bill requires Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial requirements and treatment limitations applicable to such services shall not differ from those applicable to other medical services under CHIP.

Actions

Dec 19, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8165-8166)
Dec 19, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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