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IL HB4946

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Maura Hirschauer

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

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

Full Bill Text

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