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IL SB1854

Bill

Status

Passed

8/20/2021

Primary Sponsor

Laura Ellman

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires group and individual accident and health insurance policies and managed care plans amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the act's effective date to cover A1C testing recommended by a health care provider for prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes.

  • Defines A1C testing as blood sugar level testing used to diagnose and monitor diabetes and prediabetes, with coverage required for individuals meeting CDC-identified risk factors including age 35 and older, obesity, family history of diabetes, and certain racial and ethnic groups.

  • Requires insurance policies and managed care plans to cover vitamin D testing recommended by a health care provider for individuals with CDC-identified risk factors including osteoporosis, conditions affecting fat absorption, age 55 and older, darker skin color, obesity, and previous diagnosis of diabetes or kidney disease.

  • Extends A1C and vitamin D testing coverage requirements to the Illinois medical assistance program (Medicaid) by adding these provisions to the list of required health benefits.

Legislative Description

INS-BLOOD TESTING

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0530

8/20/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance5/4/2021
Rules4/27/2021
Insurance3/16/2021
Assignments2/26/2021

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