HARRISBURG — Efforts to protect children from developing lifelong food allergies will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Arc of Washington County, 111 W. Pike St., Canonsburg.
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Washington County to learn more about the impacts of allergies on families and the latest guidance to prevent them. Bartolotta has introduced legislation requiring health insurance plans to provide coverage for dietary supplements proven to prevent more than 80% of peanut and egg allergies.
“Too many children are developing lifelong food allergies that could have been prevented,” Bartolotta said. “By listening to medical experts, we can take practical steps to give families access to early, proven interventions. This will improve childhood health, lower long-term health care costs and support Pennsylvania agriculture.”
“I know from my own family’s experience that food allergies can be a serious burden,” Argall said. “I look forward to exploring how we can prevent these lifelong afflictions.”
Panelists will include medical professionals and local patient advocates. The hearing will be streamed live on the committee’s website.
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