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GA HB1484
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lee Hawkins
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AI Summary
- Establishes a three-year pilot program beginning January 1, 2024, under Georgia's state health benefit plan to cover diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS and PANS, including intravenous immune globulin therapy when prescribed by a physician and consistent with published consensus guidelines
- Limits participation to no more than 100 individuals per year, selected in a manner determined by the department, and is subject to available funding
- Authorizes the department to partner with a patient advocacy organization to create outreach materials and fund educational resources for pediatric providers on recognizing, diagnosing, and treating PANDAS and PANS
- Requires an initial report to the House and Senate Health and Human Services committees by December 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, covering participant counts, claims data, treatments, costs, and number of providers
- Includes an automatic repeal date of December 31, 2027
Legislative Description
Social services; three-year pilot program to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS and PANS under Medicaid; provide
Last Action
Senate Tabled
4/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/16/2022
Health and Human Services3/3/2022
Full Bill Text
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