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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 laws ensuring equal access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. This means health insurers 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 strengthen oversight of insurers regarding mental health and substance use disorder parity.
Insurers will be required to provide detailed analyses of limitations on mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
25 million dollars annually for five years is authorized to support these efforts.
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Print number: 117_S_1962
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-06-07
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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_S_1962.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States will receive grants to strengthen oversight of insurers regarding mental health and substance use disorder parity.
  • Insurers will be required to provide detailed analyses of limitations on mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
  • 25 million dollars annually for five years is authorized to support these 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 Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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