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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires insurance coverage for the treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The treatment covered includes, but is not limited to, the use of Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. The bill amends several chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to mandate this coverage for state employees, as well as for individual and group insurance policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts issued or renewed within the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Paul Brodeur (D),
Mark Cusack (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H920 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H920.pdf |
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