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Introduced
12/19/2017
12/19/2017
In Committee
12/19/2017
12/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
CHIP Mental Health Parity Act This bill requires Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial requirements and treatment limitations applicable to such services shall not differ from those applicable to other medical services under CHIP.
AI Summary
This bill, the CHIP Mental Health Parity Act, requires Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder services. Specifically, it amends the Social Security Act to include mental health services and substance use disorder services as part of the child health assistance provided under CHIP. The bill also requires that the financial requirements and treatment limitations applicable to mental health or substance use disorder benefits under CHIP plans must comply with the requirements of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which prohibits group health plans from imposing more restrictive limitations on mental health and substance use disorder benefits compared to medical/surgical benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8165-8166) (on 12/19/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2253/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2253/BILLS-115s2253is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2253/BILLS-115s2253is.pdf.pdf |
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