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PA SB100
Providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.
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Introduced
08/11/2021
08/11/2021
In Committee
08/11/2021
08/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses in Pennsylvania. It requires health insurance policies to cover prescribed treatments, including long-term antibiotic therapies, as determined appropriate by the patient's healthcare professional. The bill also provides immunity for healthcare professionals from disciplinary action by licensing boards when diagnosing Lyme disease or related illnesses and prescribing appropriate treatment, as long as it is documented in the patient's medical record. The bill recognizes the complexity of these tick-borne diseases and the need for evolving scientific understanding and treatment options.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Michele Brooks (R)*,
Ryan Aument (R),
Lisa Baker (R),
Lisa Boscola (D),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Mike Regan (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Judy Ward (R),
Kim Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE (on 08/11/2021)
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