Insurance Coverage Mental Health Wellness Exam
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning health insurance coverage for an annual mental health wellness examination performed by a qualified mental health care provider, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill adds a requirement, as part of mandatory health insurance coverage of preventive health care services, that health plans cover an annual mental health wellness examination of up to 60 minutes that is performed by a qualified mental health care provider. The coverage must:
- Be comparable to the coverage of a physical examination;
- Comply with the requirements of federal mental health parity laws; and
- Not require any deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance for the mental health wellness examination.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 20-1086 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 20-1086, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt Amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 20-1086, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 20-1086, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
45
AYE
17
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 02/19/2020 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (L.002) |
21
AYE
42
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/11/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/21/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 02/20/2020 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/19/2020 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/14/2020 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/29/2020 | House | House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/10/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance |
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