We are facing a serious epidemic and need to provide Pennsylvanians access to diagnostics and treatment of complex/chronic Lyme Disease.
Why is this important?
In 2015, there were 10,817 new cases of confirmed Lyme Disease reported in Pennsylvania, ranking Pennsylvania the highest in the nation in confirmed cases for the last five years. In 2015, the Department of Environmental Protection published a study that confirmed a high risk of Lyme disease in every county of the Commonwealth.
Up to 40% of Lyme Disease patients may go on to suffer from a complex, chronic/persistent disease. Yet they are being denied access to, and insurance coverage for, diagnostics and treatments, leaving thousands of Pennsylvanians with no choice but to bear the financial burden of treatment out-of-pocket. Many Pennsylvanians are left suffering, untreated, and/or in financial ruin.
We are facing a serious epidemic and need to provide Pennsylvanians access to diagnostics and treatment of complex/chronic Lyme Disease.
