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IN SR0069
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Indiana Legislative Council to assign a study committee to examine mandated insurance coverage for PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections)
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PANDAS occurs when antibodies attack the brain after streptococcal infections, causing psychiatric symptoms including obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette's, and behavioral issues
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IV/IG Therapy (Intravenous Immunoglobulin therapy) is identified as the most promising treatment but remains financially inaccessible due to lack of mandated insurance coverage
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Notes that Indiana Senate Bill 412 addressing PANDAS coverage was drafted in 2018 but never received a committee hearing, and that Illinois passed PANDAS coverage legislation (House Bill 2721) in 2017
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Resolution introduced April 4, 2019 by Senator Niezgodski and referred to the Committee on Health and Provider Services
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of mandated insurance coverage for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS).