Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, requires TennCare health benefit plans to provide coverage and reimbursement for mental health services and treatment to the same extent that the plans provide coverage and reimbursement for the treatment of alcoholism and drug dependence; makes related changes to insurance law relative to mental health and alcoholism or drug dependency. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 56 and Title 71.

This bill requires TennCare health plans to cover mental health services and treatment to the same extent as they cover treatment for alcoholism and drug dependence. It directly affects health insurance carriers and vendors that administer coverage for people enrolled in Tennessee's medical assistance program. The law mandates that these plans apply identical coverage rules, reimbursement limits, and benefits to mental health care as they do for substance use disorders. Changes to the state insurance code take effect on July 1, 2024, and apply to all policies and contracts entered into on or after that date.