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TN HB7088
TN HB7088AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to coverage of mental health services.
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Introduced
08/18/2023
08/18/2023
In Committee
08/22/2023
08/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Mental Health Parity Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Mental Health Parity Act," amends Tennessee's insurance laws to require state healthcare entities, including insurers, managed care organizations, and other entities, to provide coverage for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders that is at least as extensive and provides the same degree of coverage as that provided for the treatment of physical illnesses. The bill defines key terms such as "medically necessary," "mental health or substance use disorder," and "nonquantitative treatment limitation," and requires state healthcare entities to apply these definitions when making coverage determinations. The bill also mandates annual reporting to the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance on the entities' comparative analysis and strategies for applying mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee (on 08/22/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB7088&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB7088 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB7088.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB7088.pdf |
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