HB909

Louisiana HB909 mandates health insurance issuers to cover mobile crisis response and behavioral health crisis services.

Louisiana HB909 requires health insurance issuers to include coverage for mobile crisis response and behavioral health crisis care services. Eligible providers must be licensed and coordinate with the Louisiana Department of Health sanctioned Crisis Hub. The coverage can include annual deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. The law defines "behavioral health crisis care" as an emergency response for mental health crises and "mobile crisis response" as a face-to-face service during the initial phase of a crisis. The law takes effect on July 1, 2027.