West Virginia HB4061 mandates payment parity for mental health care services provided by non-physicians.

West Virginia HB4061 requires the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) and other health insurance providers to ensure payment parity for mental health care services provided by non-physicians. This includes parity in reimbursement for identical services provided by licensed physicians. The bill mandates that claims for mental health care must use specific diagnoses and procedure codes, and include the provider's name and national identifier. It also requires comparable application of nonquantitative treatment limitations for mental health and medical/surgical benefits.

West Virginia HB4061 mandates payment parity for mental health care services provided by non-physicians.

West Virginia HB4061 requires the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) and other health insurance providers to ensure payment parity for mental health care services provided by non-physicians. This includes parity in reimbursement for identical services provided by licensed physicians. The bill mandates that claims for mental health care must use specific diagnoses and procedure codes, and include the provider's name and national identifier. It also requires comparable application of nonquantitative treatment limitations for mental health and medical/surgical benefits.