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Free Primary and Behavioral Health Visits Mandated for Health Plans.

This law mandates that group and individual health insurance plans must cover six essential visits annually without any cost-sharing requirements like copays or deductibles. Specifically, citizens will receive three free primary care visits and three free behavioral health care visits each plan year. This change aims to remove financial barriers, encouraging earlier access to preventative physical and mental health care.
Key points
Health plans must cover 3 primary care visits per year with zero out-of-pocket costs for the patient.
Coverage for 3 behavioral health care visits (mental health) annually must also be provided without copayments or deductibles.
High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) will be allowed to cover these six visits before the deductible is met.
The new requirements apply to plan years beginning two years after the law is enacted.
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Print number: 118_S_4835
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2024-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4835.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health plans must cover 3 primary care visits per year with zero out-of-pocket costs for the patient.
  • Coverage for 3 behavioral health care visits (mental health) annually must also be provided without copayments or deductibles.
  • High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) will be allowed to cover these six visits before the deductible is met.
  • The new requirements apply to plan years beginning two years after the law is enacted.
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. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

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 2025-12-26.

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