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IL HB0033
Bill
Status
7/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Mason
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AI Summary
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Prohibits life insurance companies from denying coverage, limiting coverage, or charging different rates to individuals based solely on participation in substance use disorder treatment or recovery support programs that occurred 5 or more years before application.
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Allows insurers to charge different rates only if based on sound underwriting or actuarial principles reasonably related to actual or anticipated loss experience for the specific risk.
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Prohibits life insurance companies from denying coverage, limiting coverage, or charging different rates to individuals based solely on being prescribed or obtaining an opioid antagonist through a standing order.
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Defines "opioid antagonist" as any drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits opioid effects to reverse overdose.
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Applies restrictions to all companies authorized to transact life insurance in Illinois.
Legislative Description
INS CD-SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0107
7/23/2021