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IL SB3480
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Heather Steans
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to create the Tobacco Dependence Coverage Law (Section 356z.19)
- Requires group and individual accident and health insurance policies and managed care plans issued to Illinois residents to provide at least $500 annual coverage or reimbursement for tobacco use cessation programs for enrollees age 15 and older
- Defines "tobacco use cessation program" as physician-recommended programs following U.S. Public Health Service guidelines, including education, counseling, and all FDA-approved medications for tobacco dependence treatment
- Mandates written notice to insureds upon enrollment and annually of coverage availability, with prohibition on denying eligibility solely to avoid these requirements
- Prohibits insurers from penalizing, reducing, or limiting reimbursement to providers or offering incentives that would result in care inconsistent with the law's requirements
Legislative Description
REGULATION-TECH
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
6/27/2010
Committee Referrals
Assignments6/27/2010
Insurance2/17/2010
Assignments2/10/2010
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