Relating to health insurance.
What changed between versions
Removed the 'A-Engrossed' status header and replaced it with 'Enrolled' status, indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for signature.
Deleted the legislative summary section that provided a brief explanation of the bill's purpose and readability score.
Changed the document header from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and removed the legislative summary section, reflecting the bill's final status after passing both chambers.
Added a new definition for 'Substance use disorder treatment and services' to clarify coverage requirements alongside existing mental health definitions.
Added requirement for carriers to conduct annual analyses comparing behavioral health benefit limitations to medical/surgical benefit limitations to ensure parity in application.
Added requirement for carriers to report detailed information including specific plan terms, factors used for limitations, evidentiary standards, comparative analyses, compliance findings, denial statistics, and reimbursement rates to the Department of Consumer and Business Services.