Bill will require health insurance coverage to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorder benefits for children, adolescents, and adults.
Such health insurance coverage to apply definitions of generally accepted standards of mental health or substance use disorder care and medically necessary provided in bill.
For any determination of medical necessity, prior authorization, or utilization review.
Legislative History
On Jan. 17, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 4, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Feb. 5, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 19, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
On Mar. 20, 2025, House concurred Senate amendments; on Mar. 7, 2025, enrolled.
On Mar. 11, 2025, delivered to governor; on Mar. 21, 2025, approved by gov, Ch. 314.
Effectiveness
Act effective as of Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
VA LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill, HB2738, Ch 314, 3/21/2025; Citation: VA INS 38.2-34-2-38.2-3412.1;
