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Parity Enforcement Act of 2025
3/5/2025, 5:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 957
Bill 119 HR 957, also known as the Mental Health Parity Compliance Act, aims to address violations of mental health parity requirements by imposing civil monetary penalties. The bill seeks to ensure that health insurance plans provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services as they do for other medical services.
Under the bill, health insurance plans that fail to comply with mental health parity requirements could face financial penalties. These penalties are intended to incentivize insurance companies to adhere to the law and provide individuals with the mental health care they need.
The Mental Health Parity Compliance Act is crucial in promoting access to mental health services and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness. By holding insurance companies accountable for providing equal coverage for mental health care, the bill aims to improve the overall well-being of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 957 is a significant step towards ensuring that individuals receive the mental health care they deserve and promoting equality in healthcare coverage.
Under the bill, health insurance plans that fail to comply with mental health parity requirements could face financial penalties. These penalties are intended to incentivize insurance companies to adhere to the law and provide individuals with the mental health care they need.
The Mental Health Parity Compliance Act is crucial in promoting access to mental health services and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness. By holding insurance companies accountable for providing equal coverage for mental health care, the bill aims to improve the overall well-being of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 957 is a significant step towards ensuring that individuals receive the mental health care they deserve and promoting equality in healthcare coverage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 957
Bill HR 957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 957 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 957's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 957
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 957
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 957
To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.
To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.
Comments
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1 year ago
Ugh, can't believe they're trying to pass this bill. It's gonna be a pain in the butt for sure. Just what we need, more government interference in our lives. SMH. #NotHappy
Goldie Cole
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1 year ago
I'm not sure I agree with this bill. It seems like it could potentially place unnecessary financial burdens on healthcare providers and ultimately lead to higher costs for patients seeking mental health treatment. How will this bill truly benefit those struggling with mental health issues? It's important to consider the impact on individuals seeking help for their mental health.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 957
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