PRIOR AUTH-CHRONIC HEALTH
- Introduced Feb 9, 2024
- In committee Feb 9, 2024
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Provides that the Act applies to the program of group health benefits under the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that a health insurance issuer shall not require prior authorization: where a medication is prescribed for a chronic condition, long-term condition, or mental health condition, has been prescribed for 6 months or more, or is a treatment for…
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Amends the Prior Authorization Reform Act. Provides that the Act applies to the program of group health benefits under the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that a health insurance issuer shall not require prior authorization: where a medication is prescribed for a chronic condition, long-term condition, or mental health condition, has been prescribed for 6 months or more, or is a treatment for the clinical indication as supported by peer-reviewed medical publications; or for patients currently managed with an established treatment regimen. Removes language requiring a health insurance issuer to periodically review its prior authorization requirements and consider removal of prior authorization requirements under certain circumstances. Makes a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2024.
Every action
22 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 14 earlier steps
- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Insurance · Senate Insurance
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance · Senate Assignments
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
- CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Insurance; 008-000-000 · Senate Insurance
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 14, 2024
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 12, 2024
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 19, 2024
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 10, 2024
- SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 17, 2024
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2024
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 26, 2024
- CommitteePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateSession Sine Die
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2024 | Senate Insurance | Insurance - Do Pass As Amended MembersYes · 8
Not voting · 3 |
8–0 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Senate Insurance | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Insurance - Be Adopted MembersYes · 8
Not voting · 3 |
8–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.
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Cristina CastroD Primary sponsor · District 22
All 1 cosponsor
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.