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Committee approves amendment and advances bill to cover diagnosis and treatment for Klystra syndrome under TennCare
Summary
House Bill 0502, as amended, passed out of the House Insurance Committee with a voice vote and roll call (17-0). The bill directs the TennCare division to provide coverage for diagnosis (including genetic testing) and treatment of Klystra syndrome in the same manner and extent as coverage for autism and Down syndrome.
House Bill 0502 cleared the Tennessee House Insurance Committee on Feb. 25 after an amendment was attached and a roll-call vote of 17-0, sending the bill to Calendar and Rules.
Chairlady Littleton introduced the bill as a measure to authorize the TennCare division to provide coverage and benefits for diagnosis (including genetic testing) and treatment of Klystra syndrome "in the same manner and in…
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