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IL HB1857

IL HB1857
INS CD-INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2027 shall provide coverage for disposable incontinence supplies for any person with a disability. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage under those provisions.

AI Summary

This bill amends several Illinois insurance-related laws to require group and individual health insurance policies, managed care plans, and health service organizations to provide coverage for disposable incontinence supplies for people with disabilities, starting from January 1, 2027. The bill defines "disability" as a condition characterized by temporary, permanent, partial, or complete impairment of physical, mental, or physiological function. Specifically, the bill modifies the State Employees Group Insurance Act, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, School Code, Health Maintenance Organization Act, Limited Health Service Organization Act, and Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to ensure these entities include coverage for incontinence supplies. The changes are part of a broader effort to expand healthcare coverage and support for individuals with disabilities, recognizing the potential financial burden of managing incontinence-related medical supplies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)

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