IL HB3421

Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act by adding Section 8 regarding out-of-network care provisions.

Prohibits health care professionals and providers from charging or billing patients who unknowingly receive care from out-of-network providers through no fault of their own.

Defines "health care professional" to include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered professional nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other appropriately licensed or registered individuals.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.