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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that any policy of accident or health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 that provides coverage for medically necessary pediatric therapy shall provide coverage on a per-session basis. Provides that the terms of the policy may not limit coverage to a specified number of sessions per day. 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 the provisions of those Acts. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any accident or health insurance policy in Illinois, including those offered by state employees, counties, municipalities, and school districts, as well as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Limited Health Service Organizations (LHSOs), and Voluntary Health Services Plans, that covers medically necessary pediatric therapy for children 21 years old and younger, must provide this coverage on a per-session basis and cannot limit the number of sessions per day. This requirement will take effect for policies amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028, and also applies to the state's medical assistance program, ensuring that coverage for these essential therapies is comprehensive and accessible.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Insurance Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/24/2026 Room C-1 Stratton Building) (on 02/24/2026)
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