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IL HB4946
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Maura Hirschauer
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Insurance Code by adding Section 356z.53 effective January 1, 2024
- Group or individual accident and health insurance policies may not deny benefits for treatment of injuries sustained as a result of domestic violence
- Insurance policies may not deny benefits for mental health treatment or therapy provided to domestic violence victims
- Benefits for domestic violence-related injuries must be provided to the same extent as any other treatment covered under the policy
- Mental health treatment for domestic violence victims is deemed medically necessary and must be covered to the same extent as other medically necessary treatments
Legislative Description
INS-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
4/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules2/18/2022
Insurance Review Subcommittee2/17/2022
Insurance2/9/2022
Rules1/27/2022
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