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Introduced
09/08/2022
09/08/2022
In Committee
09/08/2022
09/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.
AI Summary
This bill, the Parity Enforcement Act of 2022, aims to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Specifically, it amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to allow for penalties against plan sponsors or administrators of group health plans that fail to meet the requirements for parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The bill also includes exceptions to the general prohibition on enforcement, allowing the Secretary to enforce the parity requirements. The amendments made by this bill will apply to group health plans for plan years beginning after one year from the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4804/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4804/BILLS-117s4804is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4804/BILLS-117s4804is.pdf.pdf |
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