S.598

New Jersey S598 mandates health insurance coverage for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections.

New Jersey S598 requires health insurance coverage for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). This includes antibiotics, medication, behavioral therapies, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission and the State Health Benefits Commission must ensure these conditions are covered under contracts and plans.