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Mental Health Parity Bill

  1. Introduced10 March 2025

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Amends the Health Insurance Act to require private health insurers to provide equivalent coverage for mental health conditions as for physical conditions. Eliminates waiting periods and benefit caps specific to mental health.

The case on both sides

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Supporters say

Addresses the gap between physical and mental health coverage. Reduces out-of-pocket costs for therapy and psychiatry. Supported by all major medical bodies.

Critics say

Will increase premiums for all policyholders. Insurers say mental health claims are harder to assess. May lead to over-servicing.

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