Rep. Mary Gill

Filed: 3/5/2024

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 5383

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 5383 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The State Employees Group Insurance Act of
51971 is amended by adding Section 6.11D as follows:
 
6    (5 ILCS 375/6.11D new)
7    Sec. 6.11D. Coverage for treatments to slow the
8progression of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.
9Beginning on July 1, 2025, the State Employees Group Insurance
10Program shall provide coverage for all medically necessary
11FDA-approved treatments or medications prescribed to slow the
12progression of Alzheimer's Disease or another related
13dementia, as determined by a physician licensed to practice
14medicine in all its branches. Coverage for all FDA-approved
15treatments or medications prescribed to slow the progression
16of Alzheimer's Disease or another related dementia shall not

 

 

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1be subject to step therapy. Any diagnostic testing necessary
2for a physician to determine appropriate use of these
3treatments or medications shall be covered by the State
4Employees Group Insurance Program.".