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US HB7227
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gwen Moore
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AI Summary
- Group health plans and insurance issuers must eliminate cost-sharing for mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum individuals from diagnosis of pregnancy through 1 year after pregnancy ends
- Coverage applies to in-network providers, including telehealth services, for participants, beneficiaries, and enrollees during the applicable period
- Amends the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and Internal Revenue Code to implement these requirements, with provisions taking effect 2 years after enactment
- Extends continuity of care protections to allow postpartum individuals to continue receiving mental health or substance use disorder treatment from providers they saw during pregnancy for up to 1 year after pregnancy ends
- Applies to Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) contracts entered into or renewed 2 years after enactment
Legislative Description
Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026 Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable Act of 2026
Health
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy And Commerce1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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