HB1134

Insurance for mental health and substance use.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1134 amends insurance definitions to ensure parity in mental health and substance use treatment coverage.

Indiana HB1134 amends the definition of "treatment of a mental illness or substance abuse" in the Indiana Code. It requires insurers to submit reports and analyses to the department annually, detailing the processes and criteria used for medical necessity and nonquantitative treatment limitations. The bill aims to ensure that the processes and strategies for mental health and substance use treatment are comparable to those for other medical or surgical conditions. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 5

House

Coauthored by Representative Campbell

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Andrade

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance