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 Bill Status of SB2255  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  INS CODE-CONGENITAL ANOMALY

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura Fine

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 5/356z.33 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall cover charges incurred and services provided for outpatient and inpatient care in conjunction with services that are provided to a covered individual related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect. Provides that the required coverage includes any service to functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary to achieve normal body function or appearance, as determined by the treating physician or dentist. Provides that any coverage provided may be subject to coverage limits, such as pre-authorization or pre-certification, as required by the plan or issuer that are no more restrictive than the predominant treatment limitations applied to substantially all medical and surgical benefits covered by the plan. Defines "treatment". Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/9/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  5/9/2019SenateFirst Reading
  5/9/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

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