Insurance: insurers; coverage for certain pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406pp.

This bill requires health insurance policies in Michigan to cover the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. It mandates that insurers provide these benefits without higher copayments or deductibles than other covered services and prohibits denying coverage based on a patient's medical history or previous use of different diagnostic names. Additionally, the legislation sets specific rules for timely authorization, limits on lifetime coverage, and the use of standardized medical codes for billing purposes.