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Georgia House passes bill to require insurance coverage for PANS/PANDAS in children
Summary
The Georgia House passed House Bill 124 on Feb. 25, 2025, directing insurers to cover diagnosis and treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric conditions known as PANS and PANDAS. Sponsors and members described the measure as targeted help for affected children and families; the bill passed unanimously, 173-0.
House Bill 124, which requires health insurance coverage for children diagnosed with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANS and PANDAS), passed the Georgia House unanimously on Feb. 25, 2025.
Representative Scoggins, who presented the bill, told colleagues the measure "requires health coverage for children with PANS and PANDAS" and noted a handout on desks explaining the conditions and treatment needs. Scoggins described the bill as limited in scope: it mandates coverage for diagnosis and treatment that follow nationally recognized clinical guidance. Several members described personal connections to the…
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