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MA S613

Relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
10/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation 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 various insurance plans in Massachusetts, including those provided by the Group Insurance Commission, private insurers, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organizations, to cover the treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The treatment covered must include, but is not limited to, the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2935 (on 10/29/2020)

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