Coverage for postpartum services apply for at least one year after end of pregnancy.
Abortion care may not impose any deductible, coinsurance, waiting period, or other cost-sharing limitation, except to extent coverage would disqualify HSA eligibility.
Certified professional midwife services covered under the medical assistance program.
Not required to cover over $8,000 for doula visits each pregnancy/postpartum period.
Outpatient coverage, other than home births, to be provided without cost sharing, except for inpatient services for mental health services or substance use disorders.
Legislative History
On Feb. 8, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 18, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 19, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 23, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On May 25, 2024, House concurred with amendments, bill passed both chambers.
Effectiveness
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, except certain Public Aid Code changes effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Jul. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
On Jul. 29, 2024, ILL LEG reported governor approved bill, Public Act 103-0720.
Takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, except Section 5-18.5 of ILL public aid code on Jan. 1, 2025.
