Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Illinois on New Year's Day, including more than a dozen that impact health insurance. The legislation addresses a range of issues, such as banning step therapy, eliminating prior authorization requirements for in-patient mental health care, and requiring coverage for medically necessary hearing instruments and doula services.
Hundreds of new laws will hit the books in Illinois on New Year’s Day, and more than a dozen could have impacts on the health and well-being of residents.
HB 4460 – Requires insurance programs to provide coverage for mental health therapy services to police officers, members of self-insured fire protection districts, and any spouse or partner of members of those fields. HB 5643 – Private insurance and Medicaid are now required to cover at-home, urine-based pregnancy tests.
HEALTH INSURANCE LEGISLATION ILLINOIS NEW LAWS WELL-BEING
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