HB3435 Summary

• Requires health insurance policies, managed care plans, and self-insured health plans to cover medically necessary epinephrine injectors for persons 18 years of age or under, effective upon amendment by the 101st General Assembly.

• Applies coverage requirement to state employees, counties, municipalities, and school districts that provide self-insured health benefits.

• Defines "epinephrine injector" by reference to the Epinephrine Injector Act.

• Adds Section 356z.33 to the Illinois Insurance Code and amends related provisions in the Health Maintenance Organization Act, Limited Health Service Organization Act, Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and Illinois Public Aid Code to incorporate the new epinephrine coverage requirement.

• Department of Insurance retains enforcement authority over epinephrine coverage requirements alongside other applicable insurance code provisions.