SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 17O the following section:-

Section 17P. The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under the group insurance commission, coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Said treatment shall include, but not be limited to, the use of Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.

SECTION 2. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 47II the following section:-

Section 47JJ. Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Said treatment shall include, but not be limited to, the use of Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.

SECTION 3. Chapter 176A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 8KK the following section:-

Section 8LL. Any contract between a subscriber and a corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Said treatment shall include, but not be limited to, the use of Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.

SECTION 4. Chapter 176B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 4KK the following section:-

Section 4LL. Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Said treatment shall include, but not be limited to, the use of Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.

SECTION 5. Chapter 176G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 4CC the following section:-

Section 4DD. Any individual or group health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Said treatment shall include, but not be limited to, the use of Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.