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| Regulatory Agencies
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| Division of Insurance
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| Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Annual | | Statutory Cite: | Next Due Date: | Frequency: | Report Status: | Repeal Date: | | 10-16-147 (1)(a) | Jun 1, 2024 | Annual | Ongoing | | |
| HB 19-1269 | |
| HB 18-1357 | |
10-16-147. Parity reporting - commissioner - carriers - rules - examination of complaints. (1) (a) By June 1, 2020, and by each June 1 thereafter, the commissioner shall submit a written report to the health and insurance committee and the public health care and human services committee of the house of representatives, or their successor committees, and to the health and human services committee of the senate, or its successor committee, and provide a presentation of the report to those legislative committees before the next regular legislative session that follows submittal of the report, that:
(I) Specifies the methodology the commissioner uses to verify that carriers are complying with section 10-16-104 (5.5) and rules adopted under that section and with the MHPAEA, any regulations adopted pursuant to that act, or guidance related to compliance with and oversight of that act;
(II) Identifies market conduct examinations initiated, conducted, or completed during the preceding twelve months regarding compliance with section 10-16-104 (5.5) and rules adopted under that section and with the MHPAEA and regulations adopted under that act and summarizes the outcomes of those market conduct examinations;
(III) Details any educational or corrective actions the commissioner has taken to ensure carrier compliance with section 10-16-104 (5.5) and rules adopted under that section and with the MHPAEA and regulations adopted under that act.
(c) Notwithstanding section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), the reporting requirement specified in this section continues indefinitely.
10-16-104. Mandatory coverage provisions - definitions - rules.
(5.5) Behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders - rules. (a) (I) Every health benefit plan subject to part 2, 3, or 4 of this article 16, except those described in section 10-16-102 (32)(b), must provide coverage for the treatment of both biologically based mental health disorders and behavioral, mental health, or substance use disorders that is no less extensive than the coverage provided for a physical illness. | |
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