Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB6724

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In the Section concerning post-mastectomy care, requires insurance companies to provide coverage for (1) a minimum of 24 hours of inpatient care following a lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer or (2) a minimum of 48 hours of inpatient care following a mastectomy or breast conserving surgery for the treatment of breast cancer. Prohibits insurance companies from giving incentives or penalties to physicians or providers. Provides that insurance companies must provide notice of the required coverage to each participant and beneficiary. Makes other changes.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
10/3/2008	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Fred Crespo
11/7/2008	House	First Reading
11/7/2008	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2009	House	Session Sine Die

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