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HB 1930

Health Care - As introduced, revises requirement for the department of commerce and insurance to report on coverage for mental health, alcoholism, and drug dependency. - Amends TCA Title 56.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kevin Vaughan

HB 1930 revises Tennessee's insurance department reporting requirements for mental health and substance abuse coverage, with unclear implications for transparency and treatment access oversight.

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1930

Legislative bill overview

HB 1930 modifies Tennessee's requirements for the Department of Commerce and Insurance to report on health insurance coverage for mental health services, alcoholism treatment, and drug dependency programs. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 56, which governs insurance regulations in the state.

Why is this important

Reporting requirements on mental health and substance abuse coverage directly affect how well insurers comply with parity laws and whether Tennesseans can actually access these services. This revision could either strengthen oversight of coverage gaps or potentially reduce transparency, depending on what specific changes are made to the reporting framework.

Potential points of contention

  • Reporting scope reduction vs. expansion: The bill's language "revises requirement" is ambiguous—it's unclear whether this weakens, strengthens, or merely clarifies existing reporting mandates, which could benefit or harm consumer protection advocacy
  • Insurance industry compliance burden: Mental health parity reporting involves detailed data collection that insurers argue is costly, while patient advocates contend transparency is essential to prevent coverage denials
  • Treatment of substance abuse coverage: The specific inclusion of alcoholism and drug dependency alongside mental health suggests potential policy shifts in how these are classified or monitored, with implications for addiction treatment access

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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