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GA HB1316
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Yasmin Neal
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AI Summary
- Requires all individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia to include basic coverage for mental wellness services for policyholders and covered persons, with a minimum of 12 visits per calendar year
- Defines "mental wellness services" as periodic mental health reviews by physicians, as well as regular or intermittent therapy by psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, licensed social workers, or licensed counselors
- Directs the Commissioner of Insurance to define basic coverage standards through rules and regulations and authorizes the Commissioner to approve exclusions, reductions, deductibles, or coinsurance limitations on the coverage
- Applies to policies issued by fraternal benefit societies, health care corporations, health maintenance organizations, and similar entities, while allowing insurers to offer benefits exceeding the minimum requirements
- Effective July 1, 2023, applying to all policies issued, delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Insurance; basic coverage of mental wellness services; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/11/2022
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