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IL SB3675
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Napoleon Harris
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AI Summary
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Expands regulation of short-term, limited-duration health insurance to cover both group and individual policies, not just individual coverage, with policies limited to less than 181 days and non-renewable for 365 days after expiration
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Requires insurance producers and issuers to provide written disclosures about essential health benefits coverage, obtain signed confirmations from applicants, and read disclosures aloud during face-to-face or phone sales before enrollment
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Prohibits deceptive marketing practices, including representing short-term plans as equivalent to minimum essential coverage or comprehensive health insurance, and bans use of logos deceptively similar to healthcare.gov or Get Covered Illinois
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Mandates that applicants be informed of qualifying events for special enrollment periods and, if eligible, be notified about qualified health plan availability on healthcare.gov before purchasing short-term coverage
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Authorizes the Director of Insurance to investigate violations, suspend or revoke insurance producer licenses, and impose civil penalties up to $100,000 for disclosure failures or deceptive practices; effective January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
SHORT-TERM HEALTH INSURANCE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025