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AR SB252
Bill
Status
4/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Adds Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 79, Subchapter 18 to establish insurance coverage requirements for treatment of PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections)
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Requires University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to establish an interdisciplinary panel by June 1, 2019 to create diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols for PANS/PANDAS, incorporating medical professionals, insurance representatives, and Arkansas PANS/PANDAS Advisory Council members
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Mandates that all insurance companies and health benefit plans licensed in Arkansas provide coverage for PANS/PANDAS treatment once the interdisciplinary panel establishes diagnostic criteria
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Creates the Arkansas PANS/PANDAS Advisory Council composed of legislators, medical professionals, school employees, parent members, and representatives from health organizations to advise on clinical awareness, treatment guidelines, and outreach; council terms expire December 31, 2020
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Requires interim reports to legislative committees by August 31, 2019 and final recommendations by December 2019 for potential mandatory insurance coverage legislation in the next regular session
Legislative Description
To Provide For Insurance Coverage For Treatment Of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infection And Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.
Last Action
Notification that SB252 is now Act 878
4/17/2019