RI H7943

Health insurers prohibited from requiring prior authorization for in-network inpatient and outpatient mental health or substance use disorder services

Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner authorized to promulgate rules, conduct oversight, and impose fines for violations

Existing mental health parity requirements maintained, including equal coverage terms for mental health/substance use treatment compared to other medical conditions

Cost sharing for behavioral health counseling and medication maintenance visits must be consistent with primary care office visit cost sharing, regardless of provider license type

Effective date: January 1, 2027