BRUNSVOLD. 215 ILCS 125/2-8 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1407.01 410 ILCS 50/3.3 new 410 ILCS 50/4 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5404 820 ILCS 305/8 from Ch. 48, par. 138.8 Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act and Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that a health care provider may not bill patients for services except for applicable deductibles or copayments or for services not covered when the health care provider has provided the services under a contract with an insurance company or health maintenance organization under which the health care provider has agreed not to seek payment from patients. Provides for enforcement by the Director of Insurance. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that a provider of medical services or related services or items to an injured employee agrees to be bound by charges or payment levels allowed by the Industrial Commission. Provides that disputes regarding reasonableness of fees or charges shall be resolved in accordance with the Act or the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. Prohibits a provider, employer, or insurance carrier from seeking payment for services or items from an employee. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 50/3.3 new 410 ILCS 50/4 820 ILCS 305/8 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Changes the caption to a Section concerning provider agreements. FEB-05-2002 H FILED WITH CLERK FEB-05-2002 H FIRST READING FEB-05-2002 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-06-2002 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE LABOR FEB-14-2002 H RE-ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE INSURANCE FEB-21-2002 H AMENDMENT NO. 01-INSURANCE H FEB-21-2002 H ADOPTED FEB-21-2002 H DO PASS AMENDED/SHORT DEBATE 012-000-000 HINS FEB-21-2002 H PLACED CALENDAR 2ND READING-SHORT DEBATE MAR-22-2002 H SECOND READING-SHORT DEBATE MAR-22-2002 H HELD ON CAL ORDER 2ND RDG - SHORT DEBATE APR-05-2002 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL JAN-07-2003 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary