An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for postacute neurorehabilitation.
HB 444 requires most health insurance policies covering hospital or medical/surgical services to include coverage for postacute neurorehabilitation following an acquired brain injury. This includes specific therapies like cognitive rehabilitation, neurobehavioral treatment, and community reintegration services, with no arbitrary limits on the number of covered days if medically necessary. Insurers must verify providers are accredited through recognized programs (e.g., Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and cannot apply stricter deductibles or copays than other covered benefits. The requirement does not apply to policies like dental, vision, workers’ compensation, or accident-only coverage.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
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Tim Briggs
DDemocratic
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Ann Flood
RRepublican
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Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
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Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
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Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
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Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
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Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
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Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
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Eric Nelson
RRepublican
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Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
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Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
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