Indiana Statutes
§ 5-10-8-9 — Coverage of services for mental illness
Indiana·Title 5 STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION·Art. 10 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS·Ch. 8 Group Insurance for Public Employees
(a)This section does not apply if the application
of this section would increase the premiums of the health services
policy or plan, as certified under IC 27-8-5-15.7, by more than four
percent (4%) as a result of complying with subsection (c).
(b)As used in this section, "coverage of services for mental illness"
includes benefits with respect to mental health services as defined by
the contract, policy, or plan for health services. The term includes
services for the treatment of substance abuse and chemical dependency
when the services are required in the treatment of a mental illness.
(c)If the state enters into a contract for health services through
prepaid health care delivery plans, medical self-insurance, or group
health insurance for state employees, the contract may not permit
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.42-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.81-1999,
SEC.1; P.L.291-2001, SEC.230.
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