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IL HB1286

IL HB1286
REGULATION-TECH


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a firefighters' continuance privilege.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code to make a technical change to Section 367f regarding firefighters' continuance privilege, which ensures that firefighters can maintain their group health insurance coverage during their retirement or disability period. The bill clarifies definitions related to firefighters, municipalities, and pension terms, and outlines the specific conditions under which a firefighter can continue their group health insurance coverage after leaving active service. The provisions apply to firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians employed by local government units, and detail the process by which they can elect to continue their insurance coverage. The bill specifies that firefighters can maintain their insurance coverage from the time they leave the municipal fire department payroll due to retirement, pension eligibility, or disability, until certain events occur such as reinstatement, refund option exercise, loss of benefits, or death. The legislation also mandates that insurance companies provide notice to firefighters about their continued coverage options and requires municipalities to facilitate the continuation of insurance coverage, with premiums potentially being paid through pension fund deductions.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/28/2025)

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