H.R.957

Provides for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.

Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. The amendments apply to group health plans for plan years beginning one year after the date of enactment. The changes include expanding the scope of those subject to penalties to include plan sponsors, service providers, and plan administrators, and adding parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits as a covered area.