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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Insurance Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Insurance to conduct a study to better understand the gaps in health insurance coverage for uninsured residents, including the reasons why individuals are uninsured and whether insured individuals are insured through an employer-sponsored plan or through the Illinois health insurance marketplace. Requires the Department to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act and the University of Illinois Hospital Act. Provides that hospitals licensed under the Act shall provide health insurance coverage to all of their workforce.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Illinois Department of Insurance to conduct a comprehensive study on health insurance coverage gaps in the state, examining reasons why residents might be uninsured, such as employment status, affordability, and medical assistance program eligibility. The Department must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within 12 months of the bill's effective date. Additionally, the bill mandates that the University of Illinois Hospital provide health insurance coverage to all of its workforce, regardless of any existing legal provisions. The legislation aims to better understand and address healthcare coverage challenges in Illinois by requiring a detailed investigation into uninsured populations and ensuring hospital employees have access to health insurance. The study will explore both uninsured and insured residents, looking at their coverage sources like employer-sponsored plans or the state health insurance marketplace, with the ultimate goal of developing strategies to reduce the number of uninsured individuals in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1931&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1931ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1931.htm |
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