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IL HB4000

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Margo McDermed

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Insurance Code by adding Section 155.47 to prohibit life insurance companies from discriminating against individuals based solely on opioid antagonist prescription or standing order.

  • Defines "opioid antagonist" as any drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effects of opioids to reverse overdose.

  • Applies to life insurance policies issued or delivered in Illinois, or issued by life insurance companies organized in Illinois.

  • Prohibits life insurance companies from denying coverage, limiting coverage amount or extent, or charging different rates based solely on opioid antagonist use, unless the charge is based on sound underwriting or actuarial principles related to actual or anticipated loss experience.

Legislative Description

LIFE INS-OPIOID ANTAGONIST

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

6/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
Health Insurance3/12/2020
Insurance2/18/2020
Rules1/8/2020

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