Bill > SB879

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by updating the provisions related to mental health parity and access to addiction treatment. The key changes include: 1) Replacing the term "attestation" with "certification" in the scope of the chapter, which relates to compliance with federal and state insurance laws regarding mental health and substance use disorder benefits. 2) Updating the definitions of "health insurance policy" and "insurer" to clarify the types of policies and entities covered under the law. 3) Replacing the annual attestation requirement with a new certification process, where insurers must file a written certification with the Department of Insurance by January 1 each year, attesting that they have completed a comprehensive review of all health insurance policies and plans for compliance with mental health parity laws and regulations. The bill aims to strengthen oversight and accountability around mental health and substance use disorder insurance coverage in Pennsylvania.