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IL HB3754

IL HB3754
INS CD-OUTSTANDING BALANCE


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Accident and Health Insurance Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that when an insured person or policyholder requests, in writing, from the insurance issuer a confirmation of the current outstanding balance due from the insured person or policyholder, the insurance issuer may charge a fee of no more than $40 to provide that information. Requires the fee to be reasonably related to the work and time required to confirm the total balance owed. Sets forth requirements that must be met before an insurance issuer may turn an outstanding balance over to a collection agent, including requiring a written communication to the insured person or policyholder from whom money is owed, requiring the insurer to allow the insured person or policyholder 7 calendar days after receipt of the written communication to either confirm receipt of the written communication and agree to pay or to request a different time frame, and the insurer to attempt in good faith to agree on a time frame for all outstanding moneys owed to be paid. Provides that if an agreement to pay is not reached within 7 calendar days after receipt of the written notice or payment is not made by the agreed-upon time frame, the insurance issuer may turn the delinquent account over to a collection agent.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code to establish new rules regarding outstanding insurance balances and fee collection. Specifically, when an insured person requests a written confirmation of their current outstanding balance from an insurance issuer, the insurer may charge a fee of up to $40, but this fee must be reasonably related to the work required to confirm the total balance owed and can only be charged once per calendar year (unless the balance has changed). The bill also sets specific requirements for how insurers must handle delinquent accounts before turning them over to a collection agency. These requirements include sending a written communication to the insured person, allowing the policyholder 7 calendar days to respond to the notice, and making a good faith effort to agree on a payment timeframe. If no payment agreement is reached within 7 days of the written notice, or if payment is not made by the agreed-upon time, the insurance issuer may then transfer the delinquent account to a collection agent. This legislation aims to provide more transparency and fair process for individuals with outstanding insurance balances.

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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