SB 1248: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health insurance carriers to provide mental health coverage in parity with alcoholism and drug dependence coverage. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

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SB 1248 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires health insurance carriers to provide mental health coverage in parity with alcoholism and drug dependence coverage. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.

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