Senate Sponsors: BERMAN-DELEO-FARLEY-HALVORSON-REA. Short description: MASTECTOMY-INPATIENT CARE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Law of 1971, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, School Code, Illinois Insurance Code, Health Maintenance Organization Act, Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act, Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that health care benefits under those Acts and under managed care plans must provide for a minimum of 96 hours of inpatient care following a mastectomy. Allows a shorter inpatient care period if certain criteria are met. Prohibits penalizing physicians for authorizing inpatient care as required by law. Amends the State Mandates Act to provide that reimbursement for post-mastectomy care benefits is not required under that Act. Effective June 1, 1997. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status