An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in benefits for alcohol abuse and dependence, further providing for definitions, for inpatient detoxification, for nonhospital residential alcohol or other drug services, for outpatient alcohol or other drug services and for rules and regulations; and making editorial changes.

Summary

The bill amends the 1921 Insurance Company Law to define hospitals to include licensed addiction‑treatment facilities and to add coverage for inpatient detox, residential and outpatient alcohol or drug services. It also creates a state‑run Long‑Term Care Partnership to help residents avoid Medicaid by encouraging private long‑term‑care insurance. Additional changes standardize health‑insurance claim forms and clarify definitions of public health coverage and medical assistance.

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