SB0499 Summary

• Adds Section 356q of the Illinois Insurance Code to required health benefits coverage for state employees, counties, municipalities, school districts, health maintenance organizations, limited health service organizations, voluntary health services plans, and medical assistance programs.

• Section 356q pertains to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder treatment coverage requirements under Illinois insurance regulations.

• Applies the TMJ disorder coverage mandate across multiple state entities and insurance plan types including self-insured health plans for public employers and managed care organizations.

• Requires the Department of Insurance to enforce compliance with Section 356q requirements for applicable insurance plans and programs.

• Conditions any rulemaking authority on compliance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules procedures.