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This bill requires group and individual health insurance plans in Illinois to provide coverage for peripheral artery disease (PAD) screening tests for at-risk individuals, beginning January 1, 2027. The bill amends multiple state insurance and healthcare-related laws to mandate that health insurance providers, including state employee plans, county and municipal plans, school district plans, health maintenance organizations, limited health service organizations, and the medical assistance program, must cover PAD screening tests at least once every 12 months for individuals deemed at-risk. The at-risk population will be defined according to guidelines established by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association's Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. By requiring this coverage, the bill aims to improve early detection of peripheral artery disease, which is a condition that affects blood circulation, particularly in the legs, and can be a sign of broader cardiovascular health issues. The new requirement will apply to health insurance plans amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, ensuring that more individuals have access to preventive screening for this potentially serious medical condition.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1418&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104