Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026 aims to eliminate cost-sharing for mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum.
The Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate cost-sharing for mental health services and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum individuals. This includes services provided from the diagnosis of pregnancy through the one-year period following the pregnancy. The changes apply to group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage.
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