This subsection may not be construed to allow coverage and benefits for the treatment of alcoholism or other drug dependencies through the diagnosis of a mental illness listed in paragraph A.

Sec. VV-7. 24 MRSA §2325-A, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 515, §4, is amended to read:

6. Contracts; providers. Subject to the approval by the Superintendent of Insurance pursuant to section 2305, a nonprofit hospital or and a medical service organization incorporated under this chapter shall offer contracts to providers authorizing the provision of mental health services within the scope of the provider's licensure.

Sec. VV-8. 24-A MRSA §2749-C, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1995, c. 637, §3, is further amended to read:

1. Coverage for treatment for certain mental illnesses. Coverage for medical treatment for mental illnesses listed in paragraph A by all individual policies is subject to this section.

A. All individual policies must make available coverage providing, at a minimum, benefits according to paragraph B, subparagraph (1) for a person receiving medical treatment for any of the following mental illnesses diagnosed by a licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician or a licensed psychologist who is trained and has received a doctorate in psychology specializing in the evaluation and treatment of human behavior mental illness:

(1) Schizophrenia;

(2) Bipolar disorder;

(3) Pervasive developmental disorder, or autism;

(4) Paranoia;

(5) Panic disorder;

(6) Obsessive-compulsive disorder; or

(7) Major depressive disorder.