2.__Requirement.__An insurer that issues individual health care contracts to residents of this State shall provide benefits as required in this section to a person covered under those contracts for the treatment of alcoholism and other drug dependency pursuant to a treatment plan.

3.__Parity coverage.__An individual contract must provide, at a minimum, benefits for the treatment of alcoholism and other drug dependency, including benefits for residential treatment and outpatient care, under terms and conditions that are no less extensive than the benefits provided for medical treatment for physical illness. At the request of an insurer, a provider of treatment for alcoholism or other drug dependency shall furnish data substantiating that the initial or continued treatment is medically necessary and appropriate pursuant to a treatment plan.

4.__Limits; coinsurance; deductibles.__A policy or 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.

5.__Notice.__At the time of delivery or renewal, the individual health insurer shall provide written notification to all individuals eligible for benefits under individual policies or contracts of the alcoholism and drug dependency benefits provided under this section.

6.__Confidentiality.__The confidentiality of alcoholism and drug treatment patient records must be protected.

7.__Reports to the superintendent.__Beginning with the year 2000, an insurer subject to this section shall report its experience for each calendar year to the superintendent not later than April 30th of the following year.__The report must be in a form prescribed by the superintendent and include the amount of claims paid in this State for the services required by this section and the total amount of claims paid in this State for