HB2537 Summary

• Requires the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide medical assistance coverage for diabetes education provided by certified diabetes education providers for children with Type 1 diabetes under age 18.

• Defines "certified diabetes education provider" as a professional with training and certification approved by the American Association of Diabetes Educators or successor association.

• Defines "Type 1 diabetes" according to the definition used by the American Diabetes Association or any successor association.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.