HB1141

HB1141 requires health insurance policies to cover medically necessary general anesthesia regardless of duration, effective January 1, 2026.

HB1141 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to mandate that group or individual policies of accident and health insurance or managed care plans provide coverage for medically necessary general anesthesia, regardless of duration, for any procedure covered by the policy. This coverage must be in effect starting January 1, 2026. Medical necessity is to be determined by the attending anesthesiologist or licensed anesthesia provider. The bill also prohibits insurers from denying payment or reimbursement for anesthesia services solely because the duration of care exceeded a preset time limit.