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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that any group or individual policy of accident or health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2027 shall provide coverage for laser hair removal if the procedure is prescribed medical treatment in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical care. Provides that the coverage shall apply to individuals with conditions including, but not limited to, body dysmorphia, hidradentis suppreativa, polycystic ovary syndrome, or other similar skin conditions. 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, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid code to require coverage under those provisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires group and individual health insurance policies and managed care plans to cover medically necessary laser hair removal procedures starting January 1, 2027, when the procedure is prescribed as a medical treatment according to accepted medical standards. The coverage will apply to individuals with specific medical conditions such as body dysmorphia, hidradenitis suppurativa, polycystic ovary syndrome, and other similar skin conditions. The bill amends multiple existing Illinois laws, including the State Employees Group Insurance Act, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, School Code, Health Maintenance Organization Act, Limited Health Service Organization Act, Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and Illinois Public Aid Code to ensure that these various types of health insurance and health care plans are required to provide this coverage. By mandating coverage for laser hair removal as a medically necessary treatment, the bill aims to help individuals with specific medical conditions access a treatment that may be crucial for their physical and mental health.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0289 (on 08/15/2025)
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