HB21-1068
Insurance Coverage Mental Health Wellness Exam
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 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 act 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.
The coverage applies to large employer plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2022, and to individual and small group plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023, if the commissioner of insurance determines, and the United States department of health and human services confirms or fails to timely respond to a request for confirmation, that the coverage for an annual mental health wellness examination does not require state defrayal pursuant to the federal "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act". Additionally, the division of insurance (division) is directed to conduct an actuarial study to determine the effect of the coverage on insurance premiums.
The act appropriates $26,353 to the division to conduct reviews of health plans to ensure compliance with the coverage required by the bill.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 21-1068 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 21-1068 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 21-1068, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 21-1068, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
54
AYE
11
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2021 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 06/17/2021 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 06/16/2021 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 06/16/2021 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/27/2021 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/26/2021 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/26/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/19/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 05/18/2021 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 05/18/2021 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/17/2021 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 05/14/2021 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 05/14/2021 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 05/05/2021 | House | House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/16/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2021 | 439 | Insurance Coverage Mental Health Wellness Exam |