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IL HB4500

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Croke

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 to cover medically necessary blood pressure monitors for pregnant or postpartum individuals
  • Amends existing Section 356z.40 of the Illinois Insurance Code, which already mandates coverage for pregnancy and postpartum care including doula services, lactation consultants, mental health treatment, and case management for high-risk pregnancies
  • Coverage must be provided without cost-sharing for most pregnancy and postpartum services under the existing statutory framework
  • Postpartum coverage applies for services rendered within the first 12 months after the end of pregnancy
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

INS-BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Insurance2/17/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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