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.
SB 318 requires most health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to cover postacute neurorehabilitation services for individuals with acquired brain injuries. This includes specific therapies like cognitive rehabilitation, neurobehavioral treatment, community reintegration, and day rehabilitation programs, as determined medically necessary by a patient's doctor. Insurers cannot impose arbitrary limits on the number of covered days or apply stricter deductibles/copays for these services than for other covered benefits. The law applies to group/individual health plans but excludes accident-only, dental, vision, Medicare supplements, and certain other limited policies.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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Referred to Banking & Insurance
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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P
Tim Kearney
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Laughlin
RRepublican
Co
Frank Farry
RRepublican
Co
James Malone
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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