Indiana Code 5-10-8-24. Coverage for pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders
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Sec. 24. (a) As used in this section, “state employee health plan” means the following:
(2) A contract for prepaid health services entered into under section 7(c) of this chapter.
(1) A self-insurance program established under section 7(b) of this chapter.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-10-8-24
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(b) A state employee health plan must provide coverage for treatment of:
(1) pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS); and
(2) pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS);
including treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.
(c) The coverage required by this section may not be subject to annual or lifetime limitation, deductible, copayment, or coinsurance provisions that are more restrictive than the annual or lifetime limitation, deductible, copayment, or coinsurance provisions that apply generally under the state employee health plan.
As added by P.L.130-2020, SEC.1.