Idaho PANS PANDAS Updates

NWPPN is leading the efforts in Idaho. We will help provide updates and Call to Action items as needed. If you would like to join in the efforts, please contact NWPPN directly.


Current Legislation

Bill Status: House Concurrent Legislation: NO. 27 HCR 27

Full Bill Information: Read

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27
BY HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION STATING FINDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE, REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CONSULT WITH INSURANCE INDUSTRY LEADERS TO DETERMINE HOW TO MAKE MEDICALLY NECESSARY IVIG TREATMENT FOR PANDAS/PANS AVAILABLE TO IDAHO CHILDREN NOT CURRENTLY COVERED BY MEDICAID OR A COMMERCIAL INSURER ALREADY PROVIDING COVERAGE, AND RECOGNIZING PANDAS/PANS AWARENESS DAY.

Current News
The House held a hearing on February 26thm 2024 for HCR 27. The House floor passed the HCR27. Now, HCR27 has advanced to the Senate.
Please contact NWPPN about providing testimony to the Senate


General Legislative Information

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Previous Legislative Action

 
Idaho’s HCR 30 for a PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day Passed Unanimously

Bill Information: ID HCR030 States findings of the Legislature and recognizes October 9, 2022, as PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day.  

Bill Language: Link

Call to Action from NWPPN: This will now be signed into law and we look forward to key stakeholders in Idaho doing their part to RAISE AWARENESS so they can ensure Idaho children who present with an abrupt psychiatric or neurological change in health status, can be evaluated, diagnosed, and treated within the Great State of Idaho. We are here to help! Reach out to our nonprofit so we can collaborate, teach and support.

 

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