The bill S. 5524, titled the "Parity Enforcement Act of 2024," aims to impose civil monetary penalties on entities that violate mental health parity requirements in the United States. It modifies existing laws such as the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement...
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The bill wants to make sure that people get the same care for their mental health as they do for their physical health by charging money if companies don't follow the rules. It also wants to make sure everyone involved, like health plans and service helpers, play fair and follow the rules.