Mandating insurance coverage of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS).

HB 2549 requires all health insurance plans in Kansas (including individual, group, and state employee plans) to cover diagnosis and treatment for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS). This mandate applies to policies issued, renewed, or amended on or after January 1, 2027, directly affecting children diagnosed with these conditions and their families. The bill defines PANS as sudden-onset neuropsychiatric symptoms in children and PANDAS as a strep-triggered variant of the condition. It also requires the state employees' health plan to cover these conditions starting in 2027 and report on coverage impact by 2027.