state_legiscan_drain · NY
Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder; incorporates into law federal enforcement rules set forth in the federal mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008.
June 10, 2025
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit insurers in New York from discriminating against individuals based on mental health or substance use disorders. It would incorporate federal enforcement rules from the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 into state law, ensuring equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder benefits compared to medical and surgical benefits.
Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8426
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- What does "Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder; incorporates into law federal enforcement rules set forth in the federal mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit insurers in New York from discriminating against individuals based on mental health or substance use disorders. It…
- When was it published?
- It was published on June 10, 2025.