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TN HB1291
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Powell
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AI Summary
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Requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for mental health services and treatment at the same level as coverage for alcoholism and drug dependence treatment
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Expands the definition of "health benefit plan" and "health insurance carrier" to explicitly include TennCare and successor Medicaid programs
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Adds residential and other mental health treatment facilities licensed under state law to the list of covered healthcare providers
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Mandates that health insurers provide detailed explanations of parity in coverage and reimbursement rates for mental health services compared to substance abuse services
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Takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to policies, plans, and contracts entered into, renewed, amended, or modified on or after that date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to mental health.
Insurance, Health, Accident
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
3/19/2025