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CT SB00877
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Lyddy
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AI Summary
- Requires group health insurance policies to provide benefits for diagnosis and treatment of mental or nervous conditions, defined as mental disorders per the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
- Excludes mental retardation, learning disorders, motor skills disorders, communication disorders, caffeine-related disorders, relational problems, and other conditions not defined as mental disorders in the DSM
- Prohibits group health insurance policies from imposing greater financial burdens on insureds for mental health treatment compared to medical, surgical, or other physical health condition treatment
- Mandates that group policies (except those for small employers) comply with the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 and its regulations
- Takes effect on January 1, 2012
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Mental Health Parity.
Last Action
File Number 60
3/14/2011
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Real Estate2/1/2011
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