Improving access to mental health and substance use disorder services in Washington.

The bill updates Washington's mental health parity requirements, ensuring consistent rules for both mental health and substance use disorders. It mandates that medical necessity determinations be consistent with generally accepted standards of care and recommendations from nonprofit health care provider associations. The bill eliminates barriers to care by requiring health plans to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services, including inpatient and residential treatment, and by setting minimum stay requirements.

Improving access to mental health and substance use disorder services in Washington.

The bill updates Washington's mental health parity requirements, ensuring consistent rules for both mental health and substance use disorders. It mandates that medical necessity determinations be consistent with generally accepted standards of care and recommendations from nonprofit health care provider associations. The bill eliminates barriers to care by requiring health plans to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services, including inpatient and residential treatment, and by setting minimum stay requirements.