IL HB4933

Health care providers must disclose to patients upon request, within 2 working days, the allowed amount or charge for any admission, procedure, or service prior to treatment.

If a health care provider cannot quote a specific amount in advance, they must disclose the estimated maximum allowed amount or charge for the proposed service.

Health insurance companies must establish a toll-free telephone number and Internet website enabling consumers to request and obtain in real time the estimated or maximum allowed amount for a proposed admission, procedure, or service and the estimated patient cost-sharing responsibility.

Network providers participating in a health insurance policy must provide patients upon request with sufficient information to use the insurance company's toll-free number and website to obtain cost estimates.

Health care providers may assist patients in using the insurance company's toll-free number or website to obtain cost estimate information.