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Sun Life U.S. congratulates Congressmen DeSaulnier and Scott on introduction of historic legislation to enhance coverage of mental health conditions in long-term disability insurance

On June 5, 2025, Congressmen Mark DeSaulnier and Robert Scott introduced new legislation in Washington, D.C. Aimed at ensuring equal disability benefit protections for workers.
Sun Life first urged Congress in 2023 to improve disability coverage, emphasizing the need for equal treatment of mental and physical health conditions.
Sun Life U.S., serving about 50 million Americans and employing over 8,300 people, supports evolving disability insurance to better address mental health diagnoses.
Dan Fishbein, president of Sun Life U.S., emphasized that the new law affirms mental health as an essential component of overall health, guaranteeing that workers receive financial support no matter the nature of their disability.
The legislation aims to create a uniform federal standard requiring long-term disability benefits to cover mental health equally, promoting access to care and sustainable insurance markets.

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Sun Life U.S. congratulates Congressmen DeSaulnier and Scott on introduction of historic legislation to enhance coverage of mental health conditions in long-term disability insurance

WELLESLEY, Mass., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Fishbein, M.D., president, Sun Life U.S., released the following statement in support of the Workers' Disability Benefits Parity Act, introduced today by Congressmen Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and Robert Scott (VA-03). This legislation…

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