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TN SB7039
TN SB7039AN 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
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
In Committee
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 law to require state healthcare entities, such as insurers and managed care organizations, to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment that is at least as extensive and provides the same degree of coverage as the treatment of other physical illnesses. The bill defines key terms like "medically necessary" and "nonquantitative treatment limitation," and requires state healthcare entities to apply these definitions when making coverage decisions. The bill also mandates annual reporting to the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance on the entities' compliance with federal mental health parity laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Lay on the Table (on 08/23/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB7039&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB7088 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB7088.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB7039.pdf |
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