HOUSE BILL NO. 5709

February 01, 2022, Introduced by Reps. Anthony, Breen, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Aiyash, Young, Steenland, Thanedar, Stone, Kuppa, LaGrand, Sowerby, Hope, Berman, Neeley and Steckloff and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled

"The insurance code of 1956,"

(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 3406v. (1) An insurer that delivers, issues for delivery, or renews in this state a health insurance policy shall provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment, at a level of benefits that is no less favorable than the level provided for physical illness.

(2) Benefits provided under subsection (1) must meet the requirements of 42 USC 300gg-26 and the regulations promulgated under that section.