Committee hears emotional testimony on bill to require insurance coverage for PANS/PANDAS treatments Rep. Julie Colomb introduced HB 292 to require insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANS/PANDAS), including treatments such as IVIG; families testified about delayed diagnosis, financial hardship and life-changing responses to treatment. The committee set an amendment deadline and requested medical testimony at the next hearing.

Alaska families are fighting for insurance coverage of essential treatments for PANS/PANDAS, sharing heartbreaking stories of delayed diagnoses and financial struggles.

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Nebraska hearing on LB762 spotlights families seeking mandated insurance coverage for PANS/PANDAS At a Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee hearing, families and pediatric specialists urged passage of LB762 to require insurers to cover treatments for PANS/PANDAS — including costly IVIG infusions — while insurers urged caution, citing limited clinical evidence and patient-safety concerns.

Families in Nebraska are battling for insurance coverage for life-changing treatments for PANS/PANDAS, as soaring costs and insurer pushback threaten their children's health.

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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta launches pilot clinic for PANS and PANDAS treatment CHOA initiates pilot clinic to treat children affected by PANS and PANDAS disorders

Georgia's House Bill 878 could revolutionize the treatment of pediatric autoimmune disorders, potentially transforming the lives of 15,000 affected children.

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