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Equal Insurance Coverage for Telehealth Mental Health and Substance Use Services

This act ensures that insurance companies must cover mental health and substance use disorder services provided via telehealth in the same way they cover in-person services. This means citizens will not face different coverage terms or higher costs when seeking remote mental health or addiction treatment.
Key points
Health insurance must cover telehealth mental health and substance use services equally to in-person services.
Citizens gain equal access to remote psychological care and addiction treatment, without additional financial or administrative barriers.
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Print number: 117_HR_8229
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Process start date: 2022-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Telemental Health Parity Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8229.

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 2022-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health insurance must cover telehealth mental health and substance use services equally to in-person services.
  • Citizens gain equal access to remote psychological care and addiction treatment, without additional financial or administrative barriers.
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. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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