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Subcommittee approves bill directing coverage for PANS/PANDAS and refers it to appropriations
Summary
HB 1641, which asks the Board of Medical Assistance Services and insurers to cover PANS/PANDAS diagnosis and treatment, passed the subcommittee and will be referred to appropriations; families testified about delays and denials and some medical groups raised concerns about specific therapies.
Delegate Hope presented HB 1641, a bill directing inclusion of PANS/PANDAS-related diagnosis and treatment in the state plan administered by the Board of Medical Assistance Services and requesting parity from private insurers. The bill follows a HERC recommendation and substantial public comment from affected families.
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