Bill Status of HB 5443   101st General Assembly

Short Description:  HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY

House Sponsors
Rep. Gregory Harris

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Health Care Affordability Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in consultation with the Department of Insurance, to conduct a feasibility study to explore options to make health insurance more affordable for Illinois residents. The study shall follow best practices by other states to establish an Illinois-specific actuarial and economic analysis of demographic and market dynamics. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in consultation with the Department of Insurance, shall develop and submit a proposal to the General Assembly and the Governor concerning the design, costs, benefits, and implementation of a State option for health care coverage that leverages existing State infrastructure.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregory Harris
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/25/2020HouseMotion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Gregory Harris
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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