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IN HB1134

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Andrade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires insurance coverage for these additional provider types regardless of whether the provider is in-network or out-of-network

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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