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Funding for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Enforcement

This act aims to provide states with funding to better enforce rules ensuring equal treatment for mental health and substance use disorder benefits. This means insurance companies will need to justify more clearly why certain benefits are limited, potentially making it easier for citizens to access necessary care.
Key points
States will receive grants to review how insurance companies apply equal treatment rules for mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
Insurers will be required to provide detailed explanations for limitations on mental health and substance use disorder treatments.
25 million dollars per year for five years is authorized to support these state-level efforts.
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Print number: 117_HR_3753
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2021-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parity Implementation Assistance Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3753.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States will receive grants to review how insurance companies apply equal treatment rules for mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
  • Insurers will be required to provide detailed explanations for limitations on mental health and substance use disorder treatments.
  • 25 million dollars per year for five years is authorized to support these state-level efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Health