S-2253 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-12-19IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8165-8166)Senate
2017-12-19IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
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  • Child health
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Mental health
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Women's health
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