Bill > SB904

This bill amends Pennsylvania's insurance laws to strengthen mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) benefit compliance requirements. It modifies the existing law by replacing the term "attestation" with "certification" and expanding the annual reporting obligations for insurers. Specifically, insurers must now file a written certification by January 1st each year, signed by an officer under oath, confirming they have completed a comprehensive review of all their health insurance policies and plans to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and related state regulations. The bill broadens the definition of "insurer" to include more types of health insurance entities and clarifies the scope of the chapter to focus on certifying compliance with federal and state insurance laws regarding mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The bill aims to enhance oversight and ensure that health insurance providers are meeting legal requirements for mental health and substance use disorder coverage, with the new certification process providing a more robust mechanism for verifying parity in health insurance benefits.

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