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IL HB5514

IL HB5514
INS-HEARING AID COVERAGE


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Introduced
01/28/2022
In Committee
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act must provide coverage for medically necessary hearing instruments and related services for all individuals (rather than all individuals under the age of 18) when a hearing care professional prescribes a hearing instrument to augment communication. Makes conforming changes, including repealing provisions concerning optional coverage or optional reimbursement for hearing instruments and related services. Effective January 1, 2024.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require individual or group accident and health insurance policies or managed care plans amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the Act to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing instruments and related services for all individuals, rather than just individuals under the age of 18. The bill also repeals the optional coverage or reimbursement provisions for hearing instruments and related services. The changes made by this bill will take effect on January 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (on 02/24/2022)

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