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RCC 247

Para ordenar al Departamento de Salud a incluir la enfermedad neuromuscular de origen autoinmune conocida como Miastenia Gravis dentro listado taxativo de enfermedades catastróficas remediables que cualifican al amparo de la Ley 150-1996, también conocida como “Ley del Derecho a la Salud en Puerto Rico”, ello según lo establecido mediante la Sección 4 de la Ley 70-2024; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill requires Health Department to classify Myasthenia Gravis as catastrophic treatable illness, expanding patient access to government health coverage and financial protections.

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Bill Summary · RCC 247

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 247 directs Puerto Rico's Department of Health to officially classify Myasthenia Gravis (an autoimmune neuromuscular disease) as a catastrophic treatable illness under Law 150-1996 (Puerto Rico's Health Rights Law), implementing provisions established in Law 70-2024. This would make patients with this condition eligible for government health coverage and financial protections designated for catastrophic diseases.

Why is this important

Myasthenia Gravis patients would gain access to comprehensive public health coverage, prescription medications, and financial relief from out-of-pocket medical expenses—a significant burden for patients managing a chronic, progressive autoimmune condition. Currently, without this official classification, affected individuals may face barriers accessing necessary treatments and experience financial hardship from healthcare costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Adding a new disease category increases government healthcare expenditure; the bill does not specify funding mechanisms or cost estimates for expanded coverage
  • Disease scope definition: Questions about whether other autoimmune neuromuscular conditions should receive similar classification, potentially creating pressure for future expansions
  • Implementation timeline: The bill mandates inclusion but provides no implementation deadline or administrative procedures for the Department of Health to follow

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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