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Penalties for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Violations

This act introduces financial penalties for insurance companies and health plans that fail to comply with mental health and substance use disorder parity rules. This means insurers will be required to treat these benefits equally to other medical benefits, potentially making it easier for citizens to access necessary care.
Key points
Imposes civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.
Expands the scope of responsibility for violations to include plan administrators, not just plan sponsors.
Aims to ensure that mental health and substance use disorder benefits are treated on par with medical and surgical benefits.
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Print number: 118_HR_3752
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parity Enforcement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3752.

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 2023-05-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.
  • Expands the scope of responsibility for violations to include plan administrators, not just plan sponsors.
  • Aims to ensure that mental health and substance use disorder benefits are treated on par with medical and surgical 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. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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