W. Va. Code R. § 114-64-1
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 114-64-1 - General1.1. Scope. - The purpose of this rule is to establish the requirements, process, and forms to be utilized by insurers and carriers to ensure the parity of benefits for behavioral health, mental health and substance use disorders with medical/surgical benefits and to ensure carrier compliance with W.Va. Code §§ 33-15-4u, 33-16-3f f, 33-24-7u, 33-25-8r, and 33-25A-8u. This rule applies to all health insurance policies, contracts, plans or agreements subject to Articles 15, 16, 24, 25, or 25A of Chapter 33 of the West Virginia Code that are delivered, executed, issued amended, adjusted, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2021.1.2. Authority. - W. Va. Code §§ 33-2-10, 33-15-4u, 33-16-3f f, 33-24-7u, 33-25-8r, and 33-25A-8u. 1.3. Filing Date. - April 14, 2021.1.4. Effective Date. - May 1, 2021.1.5. Sunset Date. - This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect upon August 1, 2026.1.6. This legislative rule repeals and replaces 114CSR64 "Mental Health Parity" filed on April 14, 2010 and effective April 14, 2010.W. Va. Code R. § 114-64-1