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MA S2935

Requiring certain insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.


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Introduced
10/29/2020
In Committee
11/02/2020
Crossed Over
10/29/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Requiring certain insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain insurance plans in Massachusetts to provide coverage for the treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including the use of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The coverage requirements apply to insurance plans for state employees, individual and group health insurance plans, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance organizations. The bill will take effect for contracts that are issued, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 11/02/2020)

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