Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 185: Coverage for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's patients.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 185 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Coverage for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's patients. Primary sponsor: Dan Dernulc (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): Authored by Senator Dernulc.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a health plan from requiring a participating provider to obtain prior authorization for a health care service that is used to diagnose or treat Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a related cognitive disorder or Parkinson's disease.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Dernulc | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Authored by Senator Dernulc
- First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services