The proposed bill amends Title 40 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new chapter, Chapter 42, which focuses on the collection and reporting of information related to addiction treatment services provided under health plans and insurance policies. This chapter outlines the responsibilities of insurers, including the requirement to report specific data annually to the Department of Insurance. Insurers must provide information on the total number of insureds, the number of individuals receiving addiction treatment, the types of treatment settings, and the outcomes of utilization reviews, among other details.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs review the reports submitted by insurers to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, specifically the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The findings from this review will be reported to key legislative committees and made publicly accessible. The bill also emphasizes the protection of identifying information of insured individuals during the reporting process and stipulates that all expenses related to the collection and reporting activities will be borne by the insurers involved. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.