Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.

HB 1396 requires certain governmental health benefit plans to cover mental health conditions and substance use disorders without excessive restrictions. It applies to "basic coverage plans" under Texas Insurance Code Chapters 1551, 1575, 1579, and 1601. The bill mandates that health plans be evaluated for nonquantitative treatment limitations in categories like inpatient care, outpatient care, emergency services, and prescription drugs. This ensures these plans provide comparable coverage for mental health/substance use treatment as for physical health conditions. The legislation targets specific state-administered health benefit plans, not private insurance or all government programs.