The bill adds a requirement, as part of mandatory health insurance
coverage of preventive health care services, that health plans cover an annual mental health wellness examination of up to 60 minutes that is performed by a qualified mental health care provider. The coverage must:
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Be comparable to the coverage of a physical examination;
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Comply with the requirements of federal mental health parity laws; and
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Not require any deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance for the mental health wellness examination.
The coverage applies to plans issued on or after January 1, 2022.
