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The Brain Injury Bill
Virginia bill forces insurers to cover brain injury therapy
Health insurance; coverage for the treatment of acquired brain injury required.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, health insurers in Virginia must pay for many brain‑injury treatments, just like they do for other illnesses.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
People with brain injuries could finally get the rehab they need without extra out‑of‑pocket costs, while insurers may raise premiums to cover the added expense.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill requires individual and group health insurers to cover treatment for acquired brain injury.
- Covered services include cognitive rehab, neuropsych testing, neurofeedback, community reintegration, and inpatient and outpatient care.
- Coverage must be on the same terms as other illnesses, with equal deductibles, copays, and limits.
- The rule does not apply to short‑term travel, accident‑only policies, or Medicare‑eligible plans.
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