ILL LEG Pregnancy Test Ins Coverage
On May 16, ILL LEG passed bill requiring coverage of prescribed tests.
- ILL LEG passed bill HB 5643 to require insurance cover prescribed pregnancy tests.
- Amended the Illinois insurance code to add new section, ILL INS 215-5/356z.71.
- Insurance Code Amendments
- Required insurance coverage of prescribed at-home, urine-based pregnancy tests.
- By group or individual policies of accident, health insurance or managed care plan.
- Must cover, regardless of whether the tests are otherwise available over-the-counter.
- Legislative History
- On Feb. 9, 2024, bill was introduced into House; on Apr. 19, 2024, bill passed House.
- On Apr. 24, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on May 16, 2024, bill passed Senate.
- Effectiveness
- If enacted, bill effective Jan. 1, 2025.
- Aug. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
- On Aug. 9, 2024, ILL LEG enacted bill HB5643 signed by governor; Pub Act 103-0870.
| Regulators |
ILL LEG
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| Entity Types |
Ins |
| Reference |
Pub Act 103-0870, 8/9/2024; Bill HB5643, 5/16/2024; Citation: ILL INS 215-5; |
| Functions |
Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Operations; Product Administration; Reporting |
| Countries |
United States of America |
| Category |
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| State |
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| Products |
Accident; Insurance; Insurance-Health |
| Regions |
Am |
| Rule Type |
Final |
| Rule Date |
5/16/2024 |
| Effective Date |
1/1/2025 |
| Rule Id |
212561 |
| Linked to |
N/A
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| Reg. Last Update |
8/9/2024 |
| Report Section |
US Insurance |
Last substantive update on 08/19/2024
