Washington, June 16 -- Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D., issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced her Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act, which would require private insurance plans to cover three annual primary care visits and three annual outpatient mental health or outpatient substance use disorder treatment visits without charging a copayment, coinsurance, or a deductible-related fee. The legislation would improve overall access to mental, behavioral, and primary healthcare. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legislation by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14). Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Angus King (ME).
"As a doctor...