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House approves bill expanding insurance coverage for PANS/PANDAS treatments after debate over costs and scope
Summary
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 21-96, aimed at expanding access to treatments for PANS and PANDAS, passed the House 83–13 after amendments narrowed coverage to large-group plans and rejected broader inclusion of state insurance programs due to fiscal concerns.
The House voted to pass Engrossed Substitute House Bill 21-96, legislation described by backers as expanding access to medical treatments for children diagnosed with PANS and PANDAS. The measure passed by recorded roll call, 83 yays, 13 nays, 2 excused.
Representative Michelle Simmons (23rd District), speaking in support, said the bill responds to families who cannot access treatment and recounted constituent stories. "This…
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