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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
Crossed Over
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
Passed
05/30/2019
05/30/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/26/2019
08/26/2019
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning coverage for mammograms, provides that coverage shall also include a diagnostic mammogram when medically necessary, as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. Makes changes to coverage for a comprehensive ultrasound screening and MRI. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage for diagnostic mammograms when medically necessary, as determined by a healthcare provider. The bill also expands coverage for comprehensive ultrasound screenings and MRIs. The bill prohibits certain cost-sharing requirements for the newly required coverage, with some exceptions. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (60)
Linda Holmes (D)*,
Jeff Keicher (R)*,
Mark Batinick (R),
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D),
Monica Bristow (D),
Terri Bryant (R),
Kelly Burke (D),
Melinda Bush (D),
Jonathan Carroll (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Andrew Chesney (R),
Jacqueline Collins (D),
John Connor (D),
Deborah Conroy (D),
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Rachelle Crowe (D),
Bill Cunningham (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Ellman (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Robyn Gabel (D),
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D),
LaToya Greenwood (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Norine Hammond (R),
Sonya Harper (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Toi Hutchinson (D),
Steven Landek (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Natalie Manley (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Deanne Mazzochi (R),
Bob Morgan (D),
Julie Morrison (D),
Marty Moylan (D),
John Mulroe (D),
Antonio Muñoz (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Diane Pappas (D),
Nathan Reitz (D),
Martin Sandoval (D),
Dave Severin (R),
Elgie Sims (D),
Heather Steans (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Chris Welch (D),
Maurice West (D),
Keith Wheeler (R),
Kathleen Willis (D),
Lance Yednock (D),
Sam Yingling (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0580 (on 08/26/2019)
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