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NM SB33

NM SB33
Behavioral Health Parity Legislation Impact


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT AND IMPACT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARITY LEGISLATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $150,000 each to the New Mexico Human Services Department and the Office of Superintendent of Insurance to study the impact of enacting behavioral health parity legislation that aligns with federal law. The study will examine the availability of behavioral health services provided by Medicaid providers, managed care organizations, and their subcontractors, as well as the rates of compensation paid to behavioral health providers. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/25/2022)

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