State Rep. Marcia Hahn: Supporting Victims of Lyme Disease

State Rep. Marcia Hahn: Supporting Victims of Lyme Disease

In this opinion piece, Hahn discusses why she voted in favor of a House Bill that — among other things — requires all health care insurance policies to cover treatment for Lyme disease.

By State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-138/Northampton)

There is a very good chance that someone you know has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. Last year, Pennsylvania had the second-highest number of confirmed cases of the disease in the country, trailing only New Jersey.

It is not uncommon for Lyme disease to go undetected, be undertreated or misdiagnosed. As a result, many who suffer with the disease are frustrated with the inability to properly diagnose and treat it. Read more.

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