SB 1263 - Brattin, Rick
Establishes "Colton's Law" relating to certain pediatric disorders
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5544S.02I
Title
SB 1263
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Co-Sponsors
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Insurance and Banking Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1263 - This act establishes "Colton's Law." Under this act, MO HealthNet and private health insurance carriers and health benefit plans for plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, shall provide coverage for medically necessary physician-prescribed treatment for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). Coverage shall include antibiotics, medications, behavioral therapies, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, to the extent described in the act and subject to no greater copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles than similar benefits provided by the health carrier or benefit plan.
SARAH HASKINS