Vermont S0251 mandates health insurance coverage for diagnosing and treating PANDAS and PANS in children.

Vermont S0251 requires health insurance plans to cover the diagnosis and treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). This includes antibiotics, medication therapy, mental health services, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The coverage must follow clinical practice guidelines and cannot impose higher cost-sharing than other conditions.

Vermont S0251 mandates health insurance coverage for diagnosing and treating PANDAS and PANS in children.

Vermont S0251 requires health insurance plans to cover the diagnosis and treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). This includes antibiotics, medication therapy, mental health services, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The coverage must follow clinical practice guidelines and cannot impose higher cost-sharing than other conditions.