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An Act To Require Insurance Coverage for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-K  is enacted to read:
§ 4320-K. Coverage for diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease
A carrier offering or renewing a health plan in this State shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and short-term and long-term treatment of Lyme disease. An increase in enrollee cost sharing to achieve compliance with this section may not be implemented.
 
SUMMARY
This bill requires a carrier offering or renewing a health plan in the State to provide coverage to diagnose and treat Lyme disease.