Which Nevada insurance carriers were identified for violating mental health parity laws?

Sixteen insurance carriers in Nevada were flagged for likely violations, including United Healthcare Insurance Co., Aetna Health Inc., SilverSummit Health Plan, Health Plan of Nevada Inc., and Sierra Health and Life Ins Co.

What is the mental health parity law in Nevada?

The mental health parity law, federal legislation since 2008 and part of the ACA, requires insurance plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder treatments on par with medical care.

When did the report on Nevada insurer compliance with mental health parity laws become public?

The report was published on December 31, 2025, and the names of the non-compliant insurers were made public on February 6, 2026.

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Nevada Insurers Fail Mental Health Parity Law

18 Feb

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Summary

16 Nevada insurance carriers likely violated federal mental health parity law.
Insurers created barriers for mental health care access.
Report names specific insurance companies for non-compliance.

Nevada Insurers Fail Mental Health Parity Law

A recent state report indicates that at least 16 insurance carriers in Nevada may have violated federal mental health parity laws during the past year. These violations have created significant obstacles for residents seeking mental health and addiction treatment, exacerbating existing challenges in a state with historically poor mental health rankings.

Federal law, in place since 2008 and reinforced by the Affordable Care Act, mandates that insurance plans must cover mental health and substance use disorders comparably to medical care. The Nevada Division of Insurance's second annual report identifies specific carriers engaging in non-compliant practices.