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Enhanced Transparency and Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Benefits.

This act aims to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment by ensuring insurance plans treat these benefits equally to other medical services. It introduces new oversight rules for insurers, simplifies complaint filing, and increases data transparency, helping citizens receive the care they are entitled to.
Key points
Insurers and health plan administrators must annually submit detailed analyses to prove mental health and substance use disorder benefits are treated equally to medical and surgical benefits.
Increased audits of health plans and insurers to verify compliance with parity rules for mental health and substance use benefits.
Establishment of a central consumer parity unit with a toll-free number and website portal to handle complaints about parity violations.
Insurers will be required to respond more quickly to consumer complaints and inquiries, and provide requested information about coverage.
Grants will be provided to states to support health insurance consumer assistance offices, helping citizens with issues related to mental health and substance use benefits.
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Print number: 117_HR_8512
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8512.

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 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Insurers and health plan administrators must annually submit detailed analyses to prove mental health and substance use disorder benefits are treated equally to medical and surgical benefits.
  • Increased audits of health plans and insurers to verify compliance with parity rules for mental health and substance use benefits.
  • Establishment of a central consumer parity unit with a toll-free number and website portal to handle complaints about parity violations.
  • Insurers will be required to respond more quickly to consumer complaints and inquiries, and provide requested information about coverage.
  • Grants will be provided to states to support health insurance consumer assistance offices, helping citizens with issues related to mental health and substance use benefits.
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. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45].

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 2025-12-28.

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