state_legiscan_drain · RI
Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications.
February 27, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would require health insurers in Rhode Island to comply with federal mental health parity laws, preventing discriminatory treatment limits and ensuring meaningful coverage for mental health and substance use disorders across all benefit classifications. The bill aims to close loopholes that allow insurers to impose less favorable benefits on mental health care, directly impacting health insurance providers and consumers. It does not affect mortgage lending or related entities.
Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/
Common questions
- What does "Requires health insurers to comply with federal mental health parity laws, prevent discriminatory treatment limits, and ensures meaningful mental health and substance use coverage in all benefit classifications." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would require health insurers in Rhode Island to comply with federal mental health parity laws, preventing discriminatory treatment…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 27, 2026.