Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3174-U is enacted to read:

§3174-U.__Coverage for cognitive services

The department shall provide coverage for cognitive services, reimbursed under the United States Social Security Act, Title XIX, or its successor, if the cognitive services are recommended by a licensed physician for persons with schizophrenia.__ Cognitive services covered under this section may be provided by a licensed physician, pharmacist, clinical social worker, clinical professional counselor or other health care provider if the services are within the scope of the provider's license.

Sec. 2. 24 MRSA §2332-J is enacted to read:

§2332-J. Coverage for cognitive services

1.__Required coverage for cognitive services.__Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a nonprofit hospital or medical service organization that issues group and individual health care contracts__shall provide coverage under those contracts for cognitive services recommended by a licensed physician for persons with schizophrenia.__Cognitive services covered under this section may be provided by a licensed physician, pharmacist, clinical social worker, clinical professional counselor or other health care provider if the services are within the scope of the provider's license.

2.__Limits; coinsurance; deductibles.__Any contract that provides coverage for the services required by this section may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles and exclusions to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this section.

Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §2756 is enacted to read:

§2756. Coverage for cognitive services

1.__Required coverage for cognitive services.__Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, an insurer that issues individual health insurance policies and contracts shall provide coverage under those contracts for cognitive services recommended by a licensed physician for persons with schizophrenia.__ Cognitive services covered under this section may be provided by a licensed physician, pharmacist, clinical social worker, clinical professional counselor or other health care