Senate Bill 1962
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Parity Implementation Assistance Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 7, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1962
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Parity Implementation Assistance Act
This bill provides grants to assist states with the implementation of the federal mental health parity requirements. States receiving the grants must request and review from private health insurance plans their required comparative analysis of nonquantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) with respect to mental health or substance use disorder benefits. (NQTLs are limitations on the scope or duration of benefits for treatment, such as preauthorization requirements.)
June 7, 2021
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06/07/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/07/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 9:31:01 PM