AN ACT relating to mental health coverage and declaring an emergency.

Summary

The bill requires health benefit plans issued or renewed after Jan. 1, 2022 to cover mental health treatment under the same terms as physical health, combine deductibles, and follow federal parity rules. Insurers must file annual compliance reports, allow audits, and provide a hotline for complaints, while prohibiting retaliation against health professionals who report violations. It aims to ensure equal access to mental health services for Kentucky residents.

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