Bill Sponsors: IL HB4349 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly
Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions requiring coverage for newborn infants, provides that coverage for congenital defects shall include the treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall provide coverage for the medically necessary care and treatment of cleft lip and palate for children under the age of 19. Provides that coverage for cleft lip and palate care and treatment may impose the same deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing limitation that is imposed on other related surgical benefits under the policy. Provides that the coverage does not apply to a policy that covers only dental care. Defines "medically necessary care and treatment". Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Effective January 1, 2024.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 32-3)
Status: (Passed) 2022-05-13 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0768 [HB4349 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 32-3)
Status: (Passed) 2022-05-13 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0768 [HB4349 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
