HB4197

Mandating health insurance coverage treatment of pediatric patients diagnoced with PANDAS or PANS

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Requires health insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and.

West Virginia HB4197 mandates health insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The bill requires coverage for medically necessary treatments, including antibiotics, medication, behavioral therapies, and immunomodulating medicines. It specifies that coverage must adhere to treatment recommendations developed by a medical professional consortium.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 18

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Health and Human Resources then Finance

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House