Iowa HF2314 mandates health insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy.

Iowa HF2314 requires health carriers to offer coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS), pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS), and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy. The bill applies to individual, group, or small group contracts, policies, or plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2027. Coverage includes antibiotics, drugs, behavioral therapies, plasma exchange, and immunoglobulin.

Iowa HF2314 mandates health insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy.

Iowa HF2314 requires health carriers to offer coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS), pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS), and postinfectious autoimmune encephalopathy. The bill applies to individual, group, or small group contracts, policies, or plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2027. Coverage includes antibiotics, drugs, behavioral therapies, plasma exchange, and immunoglobulin.