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This bill amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to ensure transparency in telehealth billing. It clarifies that "facility," "health care professional," and "telehealth services" will have the same definitions as provided in the Telehealth Act. The core provision states that any facility or healthcare professional offering telehealth services cannot charge insurance providers (including person, group, or individual accident and health insurance policies, and managed care plans) for services or care that were not actually delivered during a telehealth visit. This specifically includes situations where a physical examination, like taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, height, or weight, is not possible to perform remotely. Violating this provision will be considered an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, meaning it is a deceptive or unfair business practice that can lead to legal action.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4331&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104