MA H944

Bill

MA H944

Relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th 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 mandates that insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued or renewed in the commonwealth must provide coverage for the treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, which are complex neurological and psychiatric conditions that can affect children. This coverage is required for active and retired state employees insured under the group insurance commission, as well as for individuals and groups covered by various types of insurance, including hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts. Importantly, the bill specifies that this treatment coverage must include, but is not limited to, Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, a common treatment for these conditions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (35)

John Scibak (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Bruce Ayers (D), Garrett Bradley (D), Paul Brodeur (D), Thomas Calter (D), James Cantwell (D), Edward Coppinger (D), Josh Cutler (D), Angelo D'Emilia (R), Marjorie Decker (D), David DeCoste (R), Sal DiDomenico (D), Michelle DuBois (D), James Dwyer (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Michael Finn (D), Sean Garballey (D), Anne Gobi (D), Kevin Honan (D), Dan Hunt (D), John Keenan (D), John Keenan (D), Peter Kocot (D), Stephen Kulik (D), John Lawn (D), David Linsky (D), John Mahoney (D), Aaron Michlewitz (D), Mike Moran (D), James Murphy (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Dave Rogers (D), Tom Stanley (D), Ellen Story (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4111 (on 03/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H944

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H944
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H944
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H944.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1032	Relative to cost reduction in the Medicaid program by improving early childhood oral health	Accompanied a study order, see H4635	Similar To
H2056	Providing for the establishment and operation of a cancer drug repository program	Accompanied a study order, see H4242	Similar To
H263	Relative to dental licensing exams	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H4111	Financial Services Study Order	Reported, in part, by H948	Replaced by
H943	Relative to fluoride varnish services for moderate to high caries risk patients	Accompanied a study order, see H4111	Similar To
H945	Relative to pre-authorization of medical and health care services	Accompanied a study order, see H4111	Similar To

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