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Stronger Enforcement and Fines for Mental Health Coverage Discrimination.

This law strengthens rules ensuring mental health and addiction benefits are covered equally to physical health benefits. It introduces financial penalties for health insurers and plan administrators who violate these parity rules. This change aims to improve citizens' access to necessary mental health and substance use disorder treatments by holding more entities accountable.
Key points
New civil monetary penalties (fines) are established for failing to provide equal coverage for mental health and physical health benefits.
Liability is expanded beyond insurers to include plan sponsors, third-party administrators, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
The goal is to eliminate unfair barriers and ensure health plans comply fully with existing mental health parity laws.
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Print number: 118_S_5524
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2024-12-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parity Enforcement Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5524.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New civil monetary penalties (fines) are established for failing to provide equal coverage for mental health and physical health benefits.
  • Liability is expanded beyond insurers to include plan sponsors, third-party administrators, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
  • The goal is to eliminate unfair barriers and ensure health plans comply fully with existing mental health parity laws.
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 2025-12-26.

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