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Parity Enforcement Act of 2025
3/5/2025, 5:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 957
Bill 119 HR 957, also known as the Mental Health Parity Compliance Act, aims to address violations of mental health parity requirements by imposing civil monetary penalties. The bill seeks to ensure that health insurance plans provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services as they do for other medical services.
Under the bill, health insurance plans that fail to comply with mental health parity requirements could face financial penalties. These penalties are intended to incentivize insurance companies to adhere to the law and provide individuals with the mental health care they need.
The Mental Health Parity Compliance Act is crucial in promoting access to mental health services and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness. By holding insurance companies accountable for providing equal coverage for mental health care, the bill aims to improve the overall well-being of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 957 is a significant step towards ensuring that individuals receive the mental health care they deserve and promoting equality in healthcare coverage.
Under the bill, health insurance plans that fail to comply with mental health parity requirements could face financial penalties. These penalties are intended to incentivize insurance companies to adhere to the law and provide individuals with the mental health care they need.
The Mental Health Parity Compliance Act is crucial in promoting access to mental health services and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness. By holding insurance companies accountable for providing equal coverage for mental health care, the bill aims to improve the overall well-being of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 957 is a significant step towards ensuring that individuals receive the mental health care they deserve and promoting equality in healthcare coverage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 957
Bill HR 957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 957 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 957's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 957
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 957
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 957
To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.
To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.
Comments
Alexandra Kay
632
1 year ago
I don't like this new bill about mental health stuff. It might make things harder for me. Did you know that this bill could impact how insurance covers mental health services?
Ethan Lane
653
1 year ago
How will this impact mental health services in the short term?
Kameron Swanson
659
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is gonna make it harder for people to get the mental health care they need. It's just gonna make things worse for everyone. How is this gonna help anyone in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 957
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