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IN HB1134
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Andrade
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse" to include services provided by mental health counselor associates, licensed social workers, marriage and family therapist associates, clinical addiction counselor associates, and interns/trainees pursuing licensure in medicine, psychology, or behavioral health fields
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Requires insurance coverage for these additional provider types regardless of whether the provider is in-network or out-of-network
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Amends two sections of Indiana Code (IC 27-8-5-15.8 and IC 27-13-7-14.2) affecting both accident and sickness insurance policies and individual/group health contracts
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Insurance for mental health and substance use.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance
1/5/2026