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IL SB2672

Bill

Status

Passed

8/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Laura Murphy

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 356z.71 to the Illinois Insurance Code, effective for policies amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2026, requiring coverage of brand name prescription drugs when generic drugs or therapeutic equivalents are unavailable due to supply shortages listed in the FDA's Drug Shortages Database and dosage cannot be adjusted.

  • Defines "eligible prescription drug" as non-patented drugs approved under federal law, "generic drug" as drugs approved through abbreviated applications, and "unavailable" as drugs listed as Currently in Shortage or Discontinuation (but not Resolved Shortage) in the FDA database.

  • Applies the generic drug shortage coverage requirement to group and individual accident and health insurance policies and managed care plans.

  • Extends the generic drug shortage coverage requirement to Health Maintenance Organizations, Limited Health Service Organizations, and Voluntary Health Services Plans by adding Section 356z.71 to their applicable Illinois Insurance Code provisions.

Legislative Description

INS CD-GENERIC DRUG SHORTAGE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0758

8/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/24/2024
Rules4/12/2024
Insurance2/28/2024
Assignments2/22/2024
Insurance1/31/2024
Assignments1/10/2024

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