2021

Primary Focus Expands 2019 state law implementing the Federal Parity Law to also include MH/SUD services delivered through remote audio and audio-visual systems to covered individuals who are physically present with the provider.
Title/Description Promotes virtual care parity for mental health and substance use disorder services
Citation W.S. 26 20 701
Summary

Expands 2019 law requiring individual and group health insurance policies subject to state health insurance oversight to meet the Federal Parity Law and applicable regulations. Specifically, insurers cannot deny coverage, charge or implement higher patient co-sharing (e.g. deductibles) or reimburse less for MH/SUD services delivered using remote audio or audio‑visual delivery systems for the same services when delivered in person.
Effective Date December 1, 2021
Notes

Enacted through WY SF0052; signed by the Governor on April 5, 2021. This expands a 2019 state parity law, which in effect promotes the fair coverage of MH/SUD telemedicine.

2019

Primary Focus Parity: General
Title / Description Insurance Coverage Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Citation W.S. 26-20-701
Summary

This law amends Wyoming Statutes by adding section 26-20-701 to require individual and group service or indemnity type health insurance contracts to comply with the Federal Parity Law and its implementing regulations.
Effective Date 07/01/2019
Notes

Enacted through HB 211

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