SB978

Pennsylvania SB978 requires insurers to cover allergenic protein dietary supplements for infants.

Pennsylvania SB978 amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to mandate that insurers offering health insurance policies in the state must cover early egg allergen introduction dietary supplements and early peanut allergen introduction dietary supplements for insured infants. The coverage must be provided at no additional cost, including cost-sharing. The bill aims to reduce the number of people with food allergies, which can save lives, reduce health disparities, and lower medical costs. The act applies to health insurance policies offered, issued, or renewed after the effective date.