Mental Health Transparency Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-04T11:12:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7140 Mental Health Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7140

The Mental Health Transparency Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7140, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the mental health care system.

One of the key provisions of the Mental Health Transparency Act is the requirement for mental health care providers to disclose information about their services, including the types of treatments offered, the qualifications of their staff, and any potential conflicts of interest. This information would be made available to the public in order to help individuals make informed decisions about their mental health care.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve access to mental health care by requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for mental health services on par with coverage for physical health services. This would help to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and ensure that individuals have access to the care they need. Overall, the Mental Health Transparency Act seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and access in the mental health care system. By providing individuals with more information about their options and ensuring that mental health care is covered by insurance, this bill has the potential to improve the overall quality of mental health care in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 7140

Mental Health Transparency Act

This bill requires private health insurance plans to publish information about the number and percentage of behavioral health care and substance use disorder treatment providers located in the service area of the plan that are in-network.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish designations to reflect the breadth of in-network coverage for each type of provider in a service area.

HHS also must publish specified information about each behavioral health care and substance use disorder treatment provider in the country, including the location of each provider and the services each provider furnishes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7140

Bill HR 7140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7140 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7140's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7140

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7140

Mental Health Transparency Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to disclose the percentage of in-network participation for certain provider types, and for other purposes.