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 regarding insured individuals who received addiction treatment, the types of treatment provided, and the outcomes of utilization reviews. Insurers must submit these reports annually to the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, which will then review the data for compliance with federal guidelines and report findings to relevant legislative committees.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the protection of identifying information of insured individuals, mandating that both insurers and the involved departments take necessary steps to ensure confidentiality. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is tasked with creating regulations to implement the chapter, and all expenses related to the collection and reporting activities will be borne by the insurers. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, and any inconsistent prior laws will be repealed.