Finance panel reviews bill to require insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS treatments
Lawmakers in the Finance committee heard testimony on a bill that would require major medical plans to cover diagnosis and treatments for PANDAS and PANS, including immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG); sponsors and counsel flagged rare case counts but substantial per‑patient costs and requested clinical and fiscal testimony.
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An insurer‑coverage bill for two pediatric neuropsychiatric conditions drew a first briefing in the Bennett Finance Committee on Jan. 27. An unnamed sponsor introduced the draft and said members should hear from clinicians and affected families before deciding next steps.
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