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IL HB5604
Bill
Status
4/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Conroy
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Insurance Code by adding Section 356z.24 to require coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS).
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Applies to group or individual accident and health insurance policies and managed care plans that are amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of this act.
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Requires insurers to offer optional coverage for treatment of PANDAS and PANS, including intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, subject to an additional premium and the insurer's standard insurability requirements.
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Takes effect upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
INSURANCE-PANDAS/PANS
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5/27/2016