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IL HB0273
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Willis
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AI Summary
- Removes the age 19 limitation for insurance coverage of anesthetics provided during dental care for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, extending coverage to adults with autism
- Requires individual and group health insurance policies to cover anesthetics administered by permitted dentists in dental offices, oral surgeon's offices, hospitals, or ambulatory surgical treatment centers for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities
- Adds coverage for dental anesthetics under the Illinois Medicaid program for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by amending the Illinois Public Aid Code
- Maintains the requirement that covered individuals must make 2 visits to a dental care provider before accessing anesthesia coverage under these provisions
- Developmental disability coverage applies to conditions manifested before age 22, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and related conditions causing substantial functional limitations in 3 or more major life activities
Legislative Description
INS CODE-DENTAL ANESTHETIC
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
3/19/2019
Committee Referrals
Health Insurance2/19/2019
Insurance1/29/2019
Rules1/10/2019
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