Georgia Issues $25 Million In Fines To 11 Insurers Over Mental Health Parity Violations

Georgia has fined 11 health insurers for violations of the state’s mental health parity laws, issuing penalties totaling nearly $25 million. The fines, announced January 12, 2026, followed market conduct examinations conducted by the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner (OCI).

The largest fine—more than $10.2 million—was levied against Oscar Health Plan of Georgia. Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. received the second-largest fine at $4.6 million. Cigna and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. were fined $2.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Aetna was fined $1 . . .