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PA SB967

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Katie Muth

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to cover testing, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of dyslexia, including comprehensive neuropsychological examinations

  • Coverage eligibility requires meeting at least one criterion: family history of dyslexia, failing literacy screening benchmarks (two in K-1st grade or one in 2nd grade and above), pediatrician recommendation based on valid screening, or history of risk factors like fetal toxin exposure, prematurity, or neurological disorders

  • Annual coverage capped at $6,000 per year, adjusted every two years for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)

  • Neuropsychological reports must include comprehensive recommendations with a psychological, emotional, and educational wellness plan regardless of diagnosis

  • Exempts accident-only, limited benefit, credit, dental, vision, specified disease, Medicare supplement, CHAMPUS supplement, long-term care, disability income, workers' compensation, and auto medical payment policies; takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In casualty insurance, providing for coverage for dyslexia.

Last Action

Referred to Banking & Insurance

8/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Banking & Insurance8/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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