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Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act

3/13/2024, 12:13 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5093

Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act

This bill increases oversight of health insurance plans' provider directories and revises the network adequacy standards with respect to the accessibility of mental health and substance use disorder providers.

Current Status of Bill S 5093

Bill S 5093 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2022. Bill S 5093 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2022.  Bill S 5093's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of November 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5093

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5093

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5093

Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act
Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act
A bill to further protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks.

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