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Strengthening Mental Health and Addiction Benefits Enforcement

This act aims to make it easier for citizens to enforce their rights when mental health or substance abuse benefits are denied by insurers. It expands the ability to sue insurance companies and plan administrators who fail to comply with parity requirements. Additionally, the act allocates significant funds to strengthen oversight and enforcement of these provisions.
Key points
Easier to sue insurers: Individuals, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries can now more easily sue insurance companies and health plan administrators for wrongful denials of mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
Recover losses and reform plans: The act allows for the recovery of all losses to participants and beneficiaries, the reform of impermissible plan terms, and the re-adjudication and payment of benefits according to the rules.
Increased funding for enforcement: $275 million is appropriated to the Department of Labor to enhance audits, investigations, and legal actions to ensure compliance with mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.
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Print number: 117_HR_7767
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Process start date: 2022-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7767.

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 2022-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier to sue insurers: Individuals, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries can now more easily sue insurance companies and health plan administrators for wrongful denials of mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
  • Recover losses and reform plans: The act allows for the recovery of all losses to participants and beneficiaries, the reform of impermissible plan terms, and the re-adjudication and payment of benefits according to the rules.
  • Increased funding for enforcement: $275 million is appropriated to the Department of Labor to enhance audits, investigations, and legal actions to ensure compliance with mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.
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. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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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