SB461

Providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.

Introduced·3/17/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB461 mandates health insurance coverage for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses, including diagnostic testing and treatment.

Pennsylvania SB461, the Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illness Diagnosis and Treatment Act, requires health insurance policies to cover diagnostic testing and treatment for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses. The act aims to promote education and awareness among health care practitioners, reduce the incidence of these diseases, and improve public awareness and prevention practices. It mandates coverage for diagnostic testing, tick testing, and prescribed treatments, subject to copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance.

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Current
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Health And Human Services: Reported as Committed

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 11, 2025

10:30 AM

Health & Human Services (s) Hearing

History

Sep 9, 2025

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

Reported as committed

Jun 11, 2025

Senate

First consideration