Require health plan issuers, Medicaid to cover PANDAS, PANS

Summary

The bill directs private health‑plan issuers and the state Medicaid program to provide coverage for screening, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders known as PANDAS and PANS. It requires that these benefits be offered with cost‑sharing no worse than other medical benefits and without step‑therapy or prior‑authorization hurdles. The goal is to ensure children with these conditions can obtain needed care.

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