Legislative record

Mental health and substance abuse coverage.

Requires the department of insurance (department) to implement and enforce applicable provisions of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act of 2008 (act). Requires the department to: (1) before July 1, 2026, submit a report to the general assembly regarding compliance with the act; (2) make the report available to the public; and (3) before November 1, 2026, make a presentation to the interim study committee on financial institutions and insurance regarding the contents of the report. Sets forth certain standards regarding reimbursement rates for providers of mental illness or substance abuse services.