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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 to provide coverage for medically necessary assistive technology devices. 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.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that starting January 1, 2028, all group and individual accident and health insurance policies and managed care plans in Illinois must cover medically necessary assistive technology devices, which are defined as any item, equipment, or product system used to enhance or maintain the functional abilities of individuals with disabilities, excluding implanted medical devices and hearing aids. This coverage requirement is extended to various state programs and entities, including state employees' insurance, county and municipal employee health plans, school employee benefits, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs), limited health service organizations (LHSOs), voluntary health services plans, and the state's medical assistance program (Medicaid). The bill amends several existing Illinois laws to ensure these entities provide coverage for these devices, aligning them with the Illinois Insurance Code's requirements for assistive technology.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Insurance (on 02/03/2026)
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