Rep. Anthony DeLuca

Filed: 3/6/2023

 

 


 

 


 
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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 3809

2    AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 3809 by replacing
3everything after the enacting clause with the following:
 
4    "Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by
5adding Section 356z.61 as follows:
 
6    (215 ILCS 5/356z.61 new)
7    Sec. 356z.61. Coverage for children with neuromuscular,
8neurological, or cognitive impairment. A group or individual
9policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered,
10issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025 shall provide
11coverage for therapy, diagnostic testing, and equipment
12necessary to increase quality of life for children who have
13been clinically or genetically diagnosed with any disease,
14syndrome, or disorder that includes low tone neuromuscular
15impairment, neurological impairment, or cognitive
16impairment.".