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Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act that provides coverage for the treatment of cancer shall not apply a higher standard of clinical evidence for the coverage of proton beam therapy than the insurer applies for the coverage of…
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Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act that provides coverage for the treatment of cancer shall not apply a higher standard of clinical evidence for the coverage of proton beam therapy than the insurer applies for the coverage of any other form of radiation therapy treatment. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act that provides coverage or benefits to any resident of this State for radiation oncology shall include coverage or benefits for physician-prescribed proton beam therapy for the treatment of cancer as recommended by the patient's physician. Defines terms. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a managed care organization under contract with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide services to recipients of medical assistance shall provide coverage for proton beam therapy. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2024.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Insurance Committee · House Insurance
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Insurance Committee · House Insurance
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jonathan Carroll
HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. William E Hauter
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Insurance Committee; by Voice Vote · House Insurance
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 013-000-000 · House Insurance
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-001
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
