Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2253
115th Congress(2017-2018)
CHIP Mental Health Parity Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 19, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 19, 2017
Latest Action
Dec 19, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2253
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Michigan
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

CHIP Mental Health Parity Act

This bill requires Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder services. Financial requirements and treatment limitations applicable to such services shall not differ from those applicable to other medical services under CHIP.

Text (1)
December 19, 2017
Actions (2)
12/19/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8165-8166)
12/19/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:06 PM