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PA SB967
Bill
Status
8/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Katie Muth
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AI Summary
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Requires all health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to cover testing, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of dyslexia, including comprehensive neuropsychological examinations
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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
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Annual coverage capped at $6,000 per year, adjusted every two years for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)
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Neuropsychological reports must include comprehensive recommendations with a psychological, emotional, and educational wellness plan regardless of diagnosis
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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