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House Bill 3067 - requiring health benefit plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease will be introduced.  It will take place March 9th at 3 p.m. in hearing room D at the state capital. On the surface it sounds like it would be great news for those dealing with Lyme disease.  Yet this has become a very hot topic among those who are dealing with Lyme.  Some see it as a small step forward while many see all sorts of potential potholes.  It is based on bill that was passed in Rhode Island.  Surprisingly enough it may be members of the the Lyme support community who may move to stop the bill. 

My wife coordinates a support group here in Corvallis.  It is about a year old and it has a mailing list of over 30 people.  I understand that the Portland support group may have around 250 people on the mailing list... and there are other support groups around the state. 

For more information you may contact me or check out www.oregonlyme.org.  I also have a website set up for our group, www.mvldsg.info.  You will find a copy of the bill there on the Good News page.

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