Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act

Hozzl · 2023-08-28T17:15:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7767 Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/28/2023, 5:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7767

Bill 117 hr 7767, also known as the Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act, aims to improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment services for individuals in the United States. The bill focuses on enhancing coverage for behavioral health benefits under private health insurance plans.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for insurance companies to provide equal coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment services as they do for other medical services. This includes ensuring that individuals have access to a wide range of treatment options, including therapy, medication, and inpatient care.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address disparities in coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment by requiring insurance companies to provide clear and transparent information about their behavioral health benefits. This includes details on coverage limits, out-of-pocket costs, and network providers. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to strengthen enforcement of mental health parity laws, which require insurance companies to provide equal coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment. This includes increased oversight by federal agencies to ensure that insurance companies are complying with these laws. Overall, the Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act aims to improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment services for individuals in the United States by enhancing coverage and enforcement of mental health parity laws.

Congressional Summary of HR 7767

Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act

This bill provides additional statutory authority and funding to enforce the mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements that apply to group and individual health insurance plans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7767

Bill HR 7767 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2022. Bill HR 7767 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 13, 2022. Bill HR 7767's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of May 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7767

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7767

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7767

Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes.